A woman was arrested and forced to leave after living in a hospital bed for 18 months.

Jessie, a woman in her mid-thirties, had been living in a hospital bed for 18 months, her face blurred in order to protect her privacy. She had become a resident at Northampton General Hospital, where she stayed for a total of 550 days. Despite being medically fit to leave for most of that time, she was unable to do so due to a lack of suitable accommodations.
In April of 2023, after receiving treatment for cellulitis, Jessie was finally discharged from the hospital. However, with her previous nursing home unable to accommodate her needs after nine years of living there, she found herself with nowhere to go. She was then arrested and evicted, as the NHS trust had taken legal action against her.
Now, Jessie has been placed in another care home, but she is feeling anxious due to the negative memories associated with the town it is located in. In an interview with the BBC, she expressed her anger, sadness, and feelings of worthlessness, stating that she felt like her mental health and life didn't matter. During her time in the hospital, Jessie found comfort in her dolls and often recorded video diaries to help her stay calm.
It was revealed that Jessie required assistance with personal care, used a wheelchair, and had been diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder. However, the hospital stated that it was not the best environment for patients who did not require acute medical care. The council responsible for her care, North Northamptonshire Council, declined to comment on Jessie's case due to an ongoing police investigation into her behavior.
During her final court hearing, Jessie attended virtually without an advocate and was unable to express her care preferences. Her mother also struggled to speak and Jessie felt like her needs were not being heard. Only one suitable place was found for her out of 120 potential care home options. However, this move has left Jessie feeling suicidal due to past negative experiences in the town.
The judge ruled that Jessie could challenge the council's assessment, but she could not remain in the hospital any longer. A spokesperson for the Department for Health and Social Care acknowledged the issues that cases like Jessie's pose for the already struggling social care system. They stated that it was a "troubling case" that highlighted the flaws in the NHS discharge system for vulnerable individuals.
As of the beginning of this year, there were over 13,000 hospital beds in England occupied by individuals who did not have a medical reason to be there. Since being placed in her new accommodation, Jessie has self-harmed on multiple occasions and is now searching for an advocate to help her navigate this challenging situation.

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