Housebound patients

We offer home visits to patients that are housebound.

A patient is considered housebound if they are permanently unable to leave their home even with assistance and would experience detrimental impact on their health as a result of doing so. Patients who are permanently housebound meet the following criteria:

  • Permanently unable to attend hospital appointments, opticians/dental appointments and hairdresser appointments
  • Unable to leave their home even with assistance
  • Leaving their home is likely to adversely impact their health if they do so

For further information, read our Housebound Patients Policy.

Date published: 21st July, 2025
Date last updated: 23rd February, 2026