A partnership service that has allowed more than 900 people in west Suffolk to be cared for at home, rather than admitted to hospital, has been extended into spring.
A holistic health and social care team of ambulance and community staff uses a rapid intervention vehicle (RIV) to visit and assess patients in their own home, helping to maintain patients’ independence and reduce the pressure on hospital services.
The service is jointly provided by West Suffolk Hospital and the East of England Ambulance Service Trust in collaboration with our CCG as part of the West Suffolk Alliance – a commitment to better joint-working between healthcare providers and beyond for the benefit of local people.
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