Out of Hospital services: service feedback questionnaire |
What are ‘out of Hospital’ services?
‘Out of hospital’ services are a vital bridge between your GP and the hospital. They make sure patients receive the right care in the best environment for them and we want your help making sure we get them right for local people.
Some examples of Out of Hospital services include:
· Care for people with long-term conditions - e.g. community based management of stroke, diabetes
· Care Homes - offer accommodation and personal care for people who may not be able to live independently. Some homes also offer care from qualified nurses or specialise in caring for particular groups such as younger adults with learning disabilities
· Walk-in Centres - offer convenient access to a range of treatments and treat minor illnesses and injuries e.g. infections and rashes
· Social Prescribing - links patients to support in the community at the primary care stage and gives GPs a non-medical referral option that can complement existing treatments
· Care delivered by Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) – multi-disciplinary teams of health and social care professionals looking after people with complex conditions who have, or are at risk of developing, the most acute healthcare needs
· End of life care - the support given to people in the last months or years of their life. Different health and social care professionals may be involved in someone’s end of life care, It can also be delivered in a number of settings depending on the patient’s wishes.
Some examples of Out of Hospital services include:
· Care for people with long-term conditions - e.g. community based management of stroke, diabetes
· Care Homes - offer accommodation and personal care for people who may not be able to live independently. Some homes also offer care from qualified nurses or specialise in caring for particular groups such as younger adults with learning disabilities
· Walk-in Centres - offer convenient access to a range of treatments and treat minor illnesses and injuries e.g. infections and rashes
· Social Prescribing - links patients to support in the community at the primary care stage and gives GPs a non-medical referral option that can complement existing treatments
· Care delivered by Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) – multi-disciplinary teams of health and social care professionals looking after people with complex conditions who have, or are at risk of developing, the most acute healthcare needs
· End of life care - the support given to people in the last months or years of their life. Different health and social care professionals may be involved in someone’s end of life care, It can also be delivered in a number of settings depending on the patient’s wishes.