The arrangements for transfer of patients to a more appropriate care setting, either between NHS hospitals or on discharge from NHS hospitals, will vary according to the needs of each patient, but can be complex and sometimes lead to delays. These are known as delayed transfers of care.
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/delayed-transfers-of-care-november-2017
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