In response to the PEOPLE FIRST resource for system leaders and service providers, Frimley Health NHS Trust have trialled virtual frailty wards and urgent community response (UCR) teams. These approaches aim to offer people the same level of care at home as they would receive if they were admitted to hospital. So far, the trials, which form part of Frimley's 2023 to 2025 strategy, have:

• improved patient outcomes
• reduced hospital admissions
• decreased the length of hospital stays for some patients
• increased patient satisfaction.
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The Virtual Frailty Ward and UCRs are equipped to deal with frailty related incidents, including:

• falls
• reduced mobility
• acute confusion
• acute infections
• issues caused by chronic diseases, such as heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Learn more about the trials here