Moving care out of hospital and into the community is a crucial innovation and one of the key improvements outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan.
Delivering care closer to home has significant benefits; not just improving outcomes for patients, but it can also improve productivity by way of easing pressure and resources on acute services.
Opportunities and challenges for a care closer to home model
There are many opportunities for community health services to use digital technology to deliver high-quality care for patients and communities closer to their homes. This includes services such as monitoring patients remotely; telehealth; holding virtual consultations; and giving patients digital tools to manage their conditions.
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