Mary is currently part of @SwanseabayNHS's βvirtual wardβ scheme that provides enhanced community care.
Rather than being treated in the hospital, she receives the care she needs from home.
Weβre providing Β£8 million to develop transformational schemes like this across Wales.
@WsSeaton @emmaspellmanOT So it is a primary care service and referrals come mainly from GPs, providing wraparound support in the community. Rather than a ward being made up of hospital beds, the patientsβ own beds become part of a virtual ward, helping stop hospital admissions and relieving GP pressures
First week completed within the virtual wards, it is definitely a lot different to anything I have done before but very excited to see how the role develops π
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@Leens_OT I saw the same on mine! Plus the extra burden on family become unofficial carers whilst βbridging the gapβ for care to start in a desperate attempt to get their loved ones out of hospital but having no firm date when care will start. Itβs an awful situation π