Older people to get urgent care at home this winter

Older and frail patients will receive urgent treatment from home this winter, as part of NHS plans to manage additional pressures. Rapid teams based in local neighbourhoods will attend less clinically urgent calls within two hours and treat patients for a range of conditions and issues at home. From falls to diabetes support or people who are suffering from confusion, the nationwide teams ensure that patients are treated in their home and avoiding hospital admissions.

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