The shift to community could mean more lonely vulnerable people with unmet needs

Most people want to leave hospital and return home as soon as they are able, however, moving more acute care into the community is not without risk. Without family or wider community support, some people may feel more lonely, vulnerable and have unmet immediate care needs when in their homes rather than in hospital. Appropriate staffing levels, good prioritisation/scheduling of visits, telehealth and e-monitoring will all need to be well utilised to reduce this risk.

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