Patients ‘neglected and confused’ after leaving hospital, says NHS watchdog

Research shows patients risk being readmitted after not being given help and advice after treatment

Patients are being left feeling confused and neglected" by not being told who to contact about their future care when they are discharged from hospital, an NHS watchdog has said.

Research by Healthwatch England has found that 51% of people are not being given details when they leave of which services they can turn to for help and advice while they are recovering.