Helping more patients in St Albans, Harpenden and Dacorum with a new Virtual Ward
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new Virtual Ward service for residents in St Albans, Harpenden and the Dacorum area, following the success of our existing service supporting patients in Watford and Hertsmere.
The Virtual Ward provides round-the-clock clinical support for people who have a progressive life-limiting illness whose health is unstable and at risk of deteriorating. This means more patients can receive the care they need while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. Research shows that many people would prefer to stay at home rather than go into hospital or a hospice inpatient unit for urgent or end of life care, and the Virtual Ward helps make this possible.
By supporting people at home, the Virtual Ward reduces the need for emergency hospital admissions and helps the NHS save money. Being able to stay at home means patients can remain in familiar surroundings, close to family and their usual routines, which can help reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing while still receiving the clinical support they need.
The service is delivered by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and paramedics who work together to monitor patients closely, respond quickly to changes in their condition, and provide personalised care tailored to their needs.
“From the moment the nurses arrived they made everything more comfortable. In desperate times, they gave the immediate support needed to provide the best care for our loved one.”
By expanding our Virtual Ward service, we are now able to support more people to remain safely at home when their health becomes unstable. It means patients can receive the same level of monitoring and clinical oversight they might receive in hospital or a hospice inpatient unit, but in the familiarity and comfort of their own home. This approach helps reduce stress for patients and their families; while ensuring they get the specialised care they need as quickly as possible.”
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