Reducing delayed discharges in mental health & learning disability services: NHS Grampian – December 2025
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Summary
There is a national mission to reduce delayed discharges in NHS in Scotland. As part of the mission, we worked with NHS Grampian to deliver a Quality Improvement focused project. It began to address issues related to delayed discharges at Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen.
This report is intended for professionals involved in the management of delayed discharges within mental health and learning disability services.
It highlights key themes such as:
- addressing the challenges of complex case management
- optimising patient flow
- enhancing discharge planning processes