New study explores why delays in discharge happen and how they might be reduced or prevented

Previous research reveals that unnecessarily long stays can result in increased requirement for social care support following discharge. With an ageing population, it is now becoming increasingly important to understand the relationship between delayed transfers of care (DTOCs) and community support.

Funded by the NIHR School for Social Care Research and led by Dr Karen Jones from the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) at the University of Kent, this new report - The influence of social care on delayed transfers of care (DTOCs) among older people - outlines findings in association with social care influence of DTOCs.