Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

If you are ready to leave hospital but still need some care and support, you may be able to go home with care provided in your home for a short period while discussions take place about the care and support you may need in the longer term. This means you can continue your recovery at home, rather than having to stay in hospital while your future support is worked out. It also means that your needs can be assessed in your own home, where you may be able to do things for yourself differently than in hospital.