Delayed discharge is more than a metric; it is a clinical risk. When a patient who is medically fit for discharge remains in an acute bed, they face an increased risk of hospital-acquired infections, muscle deconditioning, and declining mental health. For the hospital, the cost is staggering.
How to Become a Registered Mental Health Nurse
The demand for mental health support in the UK has never been more acute. As the nation grapples with the long-term psychological legacy of the pandemic, alongside a shifting economic landscape, the role of the Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) has moved from the periphery to the very heart of the NHS and private healthcare strategies. For those with a blend of empathy, resilience, and clinical curiosity, there has arguably never been a more vital time to enter the profession.


