Definition of specialist Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team

An Early Supported Discharge team refers a stroke specific service delivered by specialist professionals within a multi-disciplinary team to provide rehabilitation and support in a community setting with the aim of reducing the duration of hospital care for stroke patients and enabling them to return home quicker.

 A multi-disciplinary team (MDT) is composed of staff from different healthcare professions with specialised skills and expertise. The members work together in ensuring patients receive comprehensive, coordinated treatment.