Everything You Need to Coordinate Discharges Efficiently

A comprehensive platform built for NHS workflows, integrating seamlessly with existing systems

Secure Messaging

Real-time communication across all stakeholders

WhatsApp-Style Interface

Familiar messaging interface that everyone knows how to use. No training required, instant adoption.

End-to-End Encryption

NHS-compliant encryption meeting DCB0129 and DCB0160 clinical safety standards. Patient data stays secure.

Read Receipts

Know exactly when messages have been delivered and read. No more wondering if your message got through.

Typing Indicators

See when someone is typing a response. Creates natural conversation flow like modern messaging apps.

Group Messaging

Coordinate with entire multidisciplinary teams. Include ward staff, discharge coordinators, care homes, and families.

Attach Documents & Images

Share discharge summaries, medication lists, and assessment documents securely within the conversation.

Works on Any Device

Access from desktop, tablet, or smartphone including personal devices with PIN protection for security.

Audit Trail

Complete message history for governance and safeguarding. All communications logged and time-stamped.

Capacity Management

Real-time visibility of care home availability

Capacity Tracker Integration

Direct integration with NHS England's national Capacity Tracker system for real-time bed availability.

Live Availability

See which care homes have beds available right now. Updated in real-time as capacity changes.

Search by Location

Find care homes near patient's home or family. Filter by distance, postcode, or local authority area.

Speciality Matching

Filter by care type: dementia, nursing, residential, EMI, palliative care, and more.

CQC Ratings

See current CQC inspection ratings and reports. Make informed placement decisions based on quality.

Capacity Alerts

Get notified when capacity becomes available at preferred providers. Never miss a placement opportunity.

Success Rate Analytics

Track which providers respond quickest and accept most referrals. Build relationships with reliable partners.

Provider Profiles

Detailed profiles showing facilities, specialities, contact details, and historical performance data.

Referral Workflow

Streamlined digital referral process

Digital Referral Forms

Replace paper, fax, and email referrals with structured digital forms. Faster, more accurate, trackable.

Broadcast to Multiple Providers

Send one referral to multiple appropriate care homes simultaneously. First to respond gets the patient.

Automatic Acceptance

When a provider accepts, referral automatically closes for others. Prevents double-booking and confusion.

Decline Reasons Tracked

Understand why referrals are declined. Learn which patient characteristics create barriers to placement.

Full Audit Trail

Complete history of every referral action for CQC compliance and governance. Who did what, when.

Export for Reporting

Download referral data for analysis, reporting, and performance monitoring. CSV and Excel formats supported.

Clinical Documentation

PRSB-compliant discharge summaries

PRSB Standards Compliance

Discharge summaries follow Professional Record Standards Body guidelines, meeting NHS interoperability requirements.

Speciality Templates

Pre-configured templates for medicine, surgery, mental health, and more. Include relevant fields for each speciality.

EPR Integration

Pre-populate fields from your Electronic Patient Record system. Reduce clinician documentation time by 60%.

Medication Reconciliation

Import medication lists, flag changes during admission, generate accurate discharge prescriptions.

Automated GP Delivery

Discharge summaries automatically sent to GP within 24 hours via secure email or direct EPR integration.

Digital Signatures

Secure electronic signatures for clinical sign-off. Maintains professional accountability and governance.

Analytics Dashboard

Data-driven insights for continuous improvement

Discharge Metrics

Track total discharges, average time to placement, discharge delays, and bed days lost to coordination issues.

Bottleneck Identification

Identify where delays occur: assessment, referral, acceptance, transport, or documentation.

Provider Performance

Compare care homes by response time, acceptance rate, and successful placements. Build preferred provider lists.

Capacity Utilisation

Track bed occupancy trends, seasonal patterns, and capacity constraints across your region.

Time-to-Placement Analysis

Break down exactly how long each stage takes. Identify opportunities to accelerate the discharge pathway.

Customisable Reports

Generate reports for ward managers, executives, commissioners, or CQC inspections. Export to PDF or Excel.

Mobile Progressive Web App

Native app experience without app store downloads

Install on Home Screen

Works like native app on iOS and Android. Add to home screen, launch like any other app.

Offline Capability

View referrals and draft responses offline. Automatically sync when connection restored.

Push Notifications

Get notified of urgent referrals immediately. Never miss a time-sensitive placement opportunity.

Touch-Optimised UI

Large touch targets, swipe gestures, and mobile-first design. Quick responses on the go.

Minimal Data Usage

Optimised for rural areas with poor connectivity. Efficient data transfer for low-bandwidth environments.

Secure by Default

PIN protection, automatic logout, and encrypted local storage. Safe to use on personal devices.

See These Features in Action

Request a personalised demo to see how Discharge Central can transform your discharge coordination process.