The “Rapid Improvement” Event took place in Weston, and was attended by members of Weston Area Health NHS Trust, North Somerset Council, NHS North Somerset and Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, as well as members of the public and representatives of special interest groups.
They agreed on a series of improvements to work on over the summer months.
For example, the local health and social care community will work together to plan and deliver a comprehensive Discharge Planning training programme. This will provide staff from all organisations with up-to-date information on all services available to help and support patients leaving hospital.
Weston’s Director of Hospital Services Christine Bryant said: “Our aim is to ensure patients are discharged from hospital in a timely manner with the appropriate support and services in place to return to their home or a suitable place of their choice that meets their needs.”
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