NHS England in partnership with Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) have produced Making the Most of Virtual Wards, including Hospital at Home – A practical guidance for clinicians to maximize the use of virtual wards for the benefits of patients.

The guide outlines how the NHS can make better use of virtual wards, allowing more patients to get the care they need at home, safely and conveniently, rather than being in hospital.   Aimed at clinicians and operating this guide draws on existing guideance and resources and highlights key advice and steps to get the most of virtual wards, and in doing so, delivery better care for more patients.

Access the guidance here.