A new service says it will help ease pressure on the NHS at hospitals by offering care for those who could be sent home.
Operating in Lynn and surrounding areas, Hospital@Home says it will increase choice and options for patients by delivering hospital-level care in a home setting.
Supported by partner Healix Health, the new service claims it will deliver cost savings of up to 55% for the NHS by discharging patients faster.
Steve Carter and Rebecca Williams from Hospital@Home
It says it will also provide “high-quality, safe and effective complex care, plus other associated hospital-standard services for patients in their own home”.
Hospital@Home claims it will be working in partnership with the NHS and the team will identify patients who could benefit from early discharge and move them out of hospital.
A “significant” amount has been invested in developing the new service, which will be led by chief commercial officer Steve Carter and clinical lead Rebecca Williams, who have more than 70 years combined management experience in the healthcare industry.
Mr Carter said: “Rising demand and increasing pressure on resources are presenting unprecedented long-term challenges in our healthcare system.
“Providing additional capacity and greater choice for patients, Hospital@Home is a forward-thinking solution to addressing some of these challenges.
“The service will help strengthen the NHS, not only easing pressure on hospitals but also offering flexibility and choice for patients in how and where they receive care, which we know can make all the difference in how quickly they recover.
“Working within the local healthcare framework, we will deliver meaningful outcomes for hospitals and patients and are excited to shape a progressive new service that is sustainable, flexible and built for the future.”
It claims to have access to hundreds of experienced health experts in a number of fields. Hospital@Home’s multidisciplinary team says it provides an “extensive range of personalised care packages” underpinned by a 24/7 nurse-led urgent support line and the very latest remote monitoring technology, all delivered with GP oversight in the community.
Nurses, carers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, trusted assessors and healthcare support workers will be on hand to help, according to the new service.
Initial interest has already exceeded expectations, according to Hospital@Home, and the service is making an “immediate impact”.
Discharge rates have been improved and bed-blocking has reduced. This has improved patient outcomes by more than 23% – saving the equivalent of delivering one entire extra ward of capacity every week, officials have said.
“As demand for the service continues to gather pace, the team plans to grow, expanding geographically and recruiting an additional 30 employees for each new service area as it launches,” a spokesperson added.