The Parliamentary Review of Health and Social Care reiterates the need for a whole system approach and integration across health and social services.

This suite of materials is published as part of the National Programme for Unscheduled Care and is aimed at leaders and practitioners across the health and social care sectors.

Providing urgent care in the community can reduce the need for hospital admissions. This quick online guide provides ideas and practical tips to Local Health Boards and the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust on how to safely manage patients with urgent care needs in the community. It also provides advice on opportunities to better collaborate with organisations and services for the benefit of citizens and the unscheduled care system at times of severe or extreme pressure.

Download the document to continue reading.

You can read the full joint letter of endorsement for this guidance by the Welsh Government Delivery Programme Director for Unscheduled Care, Andrew Sallows; and the National Programme Director for Unscheduled Care, Stephen Harrhy here.

  • Author: Welsh Government
  • Date: 14/11/2018