Severn Hospice extending care with 'virtual ward' for patients at home
Shropshire's Severn Hospice says a new 'virtual ward' will allow it to care for a number of patients in their own homes.
The hospice said that the initiative would allow for 10 people to receive 'ward-equivalent' care – and remain in their own homes.
Severn Hospice already has more than 20 beds across its two sites at Shrewsbury and Telford.
The 'virtual ward' will see hospice consultants oversee and co-ordinate the patient’s care daily.
Under the arrangement the patient would have access to ward services such as complementary therapy, creative therapy and chaplaincy just as if they were staying at the hospice.
