Kent hospital discharge scheme hailed a lifeline for patients

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A new hospital discharge scheme in Kent is helping patients transition safely back to independent living.

The initiative brings together NHS staff and social care workers to plan patient exits from day one.

Health leaders aim to reduce NHS bed blocking and cut down emergency department wait times.

Critics note that long-term success relies heavily on adequate funding and staffing within the social care sector.

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