You have had a head injury. The team has completed assessments and considers you well enough to leave hospital. This leaflet gives general advice for adults who are returning home after a head injury.
General advice
When you return home:
- Have a responsible adult stay with you for the first 24 hours after leaving hospital
- Have plenty of rest and avoid stressful situations for at least 24 hours
- Take painkillers and usual medications as recommended by your doctor
- Make sure you are within easy reach of a telephone and medical help
- Do Not take sleeping pills, sedatives or tranquilisers unless advised by a doctor
- Do Not drive or operate machinery until you have been seen by your GP
- Do Not drink alcohol or take recreational drugs
- Do Not play any contact sport (e.g. rugby, football or horse riding) until you have been seen by your GP and your symptoms have completely settled
- Do Not return to school, college or work until you feel you have completely recovered from your head injury
