Our virtual ward service, which provides Doncaster people with hospital level care in the comfort of their own homes, marked its success on 20 March 2024 at a celebratory event held at St Catherine’s House in Balby.
The Virtual Ward, run by us (RDaSH) in partnership with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, has clinicians visiting patients at home, delivering the same care, while keeping hospital beds free.
Daily clinical support and specialist assistance is provided to the patient by a skilled healthcare team of, advanced clinical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and occupational therapists.
Since launching in December 2022, the Virtual Ward has helped 700 people to receive their care in their own homes without the need for an extended hospital stay.
Cora Turner, our Director of Physical Health and Neurodiversity services, said: “The virtual ward has been a great asset to the health community, local people, and their families. It has helped residents to live well in their own homes and recover in familiar environment whilst receiving the care and support they need.”
Patients who have received care through the virtual ward said they valued the service as they could sleep in their own bed but still have the care liked they had on the ward.
The virtual ward is one of the services which is part of a range of Home First services which aim to support people at home or if they are in hospital helping them home more quickly.
Published: May 15, 2024