John Harris gives his view on new ABM Intermediate Care service

Intermediate Care, is the third way of looking after patients - midway between GP care and admission into hospital. It is playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of modern healthcare in the city, which is why Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABM) in South Wales has recently invested £1.1 million in expanding and strengthening the service.

A team of 33 full-time and part-time staff, including nurses, physiotherapists occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers and health care support workers led by a Team Manager and a Consultant Geriatrician Claire Dinsdale, aim to:

•Reduce hospital admissions by offering home-based care where possible, and
•Intervene early with a care package to prevent a patients condition worsening

This is one of a selection of video interviews with patients and staff involved with the new Intermediate Care service. For more details please see: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/863/news/14229

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