#pwLTCs
And that doesn't include the #AHP vacancies..
#RehabilitationMatters.
A population of de-skilled, de-optimised, unwell older & pwLTCs makes for an extra burden on society.
#Preventative
42% fewer District Nurses, 7% fewer GPs, 14% fewer Nursing and residential beds. And social care has been stripped.
A virtual bed run by 2’ care costs on average £665 an admission.
2’ care focus is costly, it will cost less in the community if trusted with the funding
#hospitaltohome
Targets to shift care from #hospitaltohome – and financial drivers behind them - “require bravery and political leadership”, says @sallygainsbury.bsky.social – and politicians need to be clearer on what outcomes should be for patients.

Watch the event: buff.ly/40w8rrl
January 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It's not 'just' community nurses. #OccupationalTherapists, #Physiotherapists #SaLTs, #Podiatrists #Dieticians optimise function, health & well-being in environments where people WANT to be, supporting #UnpaidCarers. #RehabilitationMatters, #pwLTCs matter.
Also applies to #MentalHealth services.
Discharging a patient from hospital shouldn’t be complicated

However increasing cuts in community funding, social care & community staff has created delays
42% fewer district nurses
14% fewer community beds

NI employers & staff costs for the community sector has made this worse
#Medsky
January 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM