Initiative to reduce unnecessary hospital stays

News - 12 October 2018

North Somerset Community Partnership, Sirona Care and Bristol Community Health launch initiative to reduce unnecessary hospital stays
Young nurse stood in front of hospital beds on the ward

Health and care providers in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset are investing an extra £4.3 million in local community healthcare services to help people avoid unnecessary hospital stays and return home sooner following a short hospital admission.

As part of the plans community healthcare services provided by Bristol Community Health (BCH), Sirona care & health and North Somerset Community Partnership (NSCP) will be expanded to support enhanced admission avoidances and discharge measures.

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