Virtual ward

The virtual ward offers swift evaluation and comprehensive care to patients whose needs can be effectively managed within the comfort of their homes.

This approach enables patients to stay in familiar surroundings while healthcare professionals monitor their condition until recovery.

How we can help

Our skilled healthcare team delivers daily clinical support, offering various forms of assistance:

specialised assistance from community mental health nurses for diagnosis, treatment, and support
general nurses addressing physical health needs
physiotherapists and occupational therapists promoting overall well-being, exercise, daily living activities, posture improvement, and mobility
referral options to the enhanced care home team (ECHT) for additional support in case of falls
senior assistants available for blood tests and ECGs, if necessary

Referrals to the Urgent Community Response team can be initiated either by individuals themselves or on their behalf through the single point of access (SPA).

Lines are open every day, 8am to 6pm.

Please note this number is for the Urgent Community Response team which can step patients up to virtual wards.

If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.

Page last reviewed: May 07, 2024
Next review due: May 07, 2025

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