We are the combination of four hospitals: the General Hospital, the Children’s Hospital, the Women’s Hospital and the Traumatology, Rehabilitation and Burns Hospital. We are part of the Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus: a world-leading health park where healthcare plays a crucial role.
Below we will list the departments and units that form part of Vall d’Hebron Hospital and the main diseases that we treat. We will also make recommendations based on advice backed up by scientific evidence that has been shown to be effective in guaranteeing well-being and quality of life.
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The commitment of Vall d'Hebron University Hospital to innovation allows us to be at the forefront of medicine, providing first class care adapted to the changing needs of each patient.
The Healthcare Social Work Unit addresses and responds to social or psychosocial situations that affect a person’s optimal functioning in managing their own health or that of their family members, whether due to unexpected health issues or resulting social situations. It supports the patient or family member throughout the illness process, assessing, advising, and informing them of all social aspects that may impact the health situation, with the aim of enhancing social well-being and quality of life.
The primary objectives pursued by the Social Health Work Unit are as follows:
The core functions are assistance, coordination, prevention, and health promotion, as well as research, teaching, and strategic planning, for an effective and efficient distribution of social resources.
Travel from Another Territory for Hospital Admission (+50 km): If you have a family member admitted to the hospital or are away from your home region and in a situation of social vulnerability, we provide information and guidance on nearby accommodations.
Recent Medical Diagnosis: Support for patients and families in understanding the illness in their social and family context, as well as reorganizing family roles according to social and health needs.
Services and Benefits (Service Portfolio): We advise and inform you about the procedures needed to access public services and benefits based on your health situation and needs or those of your family member.
Discharge Planning: We plan the hospital discharge considering the patient’s and family’s personal resources and, if necessary, activating the corresponding social and health welfare network.
Language Understanding and Communication Difficulties: Intercultural mediation services are offered to facilitate communication between professionals and patients, as well as to aid in understanding diagnosis and treatment.
The various work centers of Vall d’Hebron Hospital are specialized by area, housed in independent buildings, and reflect an organizational structure that emphasizes the specialization and functionality of each space to build common objectives:
There has been a notable 22.80% increase in the number of open cases in 2023 (compared to the previous year, 2022), reflecting a significant growth in activity during the corresponding period.
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital offers intercultural mediation services to healthcare professionals. Currently, we offer the following languages:
Sol·licitud del Títol de família nombrosa
Prestació per a famílies amb fill a càrrec (Supòsits especials)
Horari treball social 2024
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