An overview of the British Red Cross Care in the Home Schemes is provided. The Charity has been commissioned to provided the schemes to a number of primary care trusts and local authorities. The schemes use volunteer support to prevent emergency hospital admissions and support patients discharged from hospital. They also provide care on an intermediate care programme which enables patients with complex needs to be discharged promptly.
An overview of the British Red Cross Care in the Home Schemes is provided. The Charity has been commissioned to provided the schemes to a number of primary care trusts and local authorities. The schemes use volunteer support to prevent emergency hospital admissions and support patients discharged from hospital. They also provide care on an intermediate care programme which enables patients with complex needs to be discharged promptly.
Subject terms:
home care, intermediate care, hospital admission, hospital discharge, prevention, voluntary sector, volunteers, early intervention;