So What are Virtual wards (also known as hospitals at home).

There is increased focus on health and social care equipment in the community; we look at virtual wards (also known as hospitals at home) & their potential benefits to patients, as well as some care equipment needed for the ‘Hospital at Home’ model to run effectively.

Recently, a £200m in funding was announced for the purchase of care beds with the intention of use in virtual wards & ‘Hospital at Home’ environments. This fund will allow local healthcare authorities to buy community care beds and comes on the heels of a £500m fund announced in late 2022.

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