[BRIEF SUMMARY OF MATTERS OF CONCERN] (1) Mr Andrews was admitted to Milton Keynes Hospital on 31* March 2014 following a fall: Following detailed discussion with Mr Andrews was discharged from hospital. Mr Andrews was insistent that he wanted i0 be discharged. lagreed reluctantly, but decided that a discharge be in Mr Andrews best interest given his insistence upon leaving and returning home, plus his unwillingness to remain in Milton Keynes Hospital.

(5) Upon discharge the_plan agreed withL was to implement a care package to assist from artery due very would

Mr Andrews at home (6) On the day of discharge Mr Andrews family were not advised of his discharge. As a result, Mr Andrews arrived home by ambulance alone, the heating was not on and there were no groceries. Importantly the family were not present to give any physical assistance_ Fomal care arrangements were not arranged until 2-3 days later (Monday). It was too late_ as Mr Andrews had fallen when home alone on the first and was found on the floor by his son, who happened to phone his father; to be told he was at home (8) Discharge arrangements for frail, vulnerable patients must ensure that patients can only be sent home if there is appropriate care in place at home t meet their needs