How Does It Work?

The Frailty Hub brings together health and care professionals from various disciplines to offer comprehensive care in one location. Patients can receive medical reviews, personalised care plans, and follow-up support all in one visit. This approach reduces the need for multiple appointments and helps streamline the healthcare process. (here we can add in the different stations and what happens at each one).

Why Are We Using It?

The Frailty Hub was established to address the challenges faced by frail patients, particularly those in rural areas. Research has shown that it can be difficult for these patients to attend numerous appointments in different settings. By providing a centralised service, the Frailty Hub aims to narrow health inequalities and make healthcare more accessible.

Benefits of the Frailty Hub

• Coordinated Care: Patients receive comprehensive care from multiple specialists in one visit, reducing the need for multiple appointments
• Personalised Care Plans: Each patient receives a tailored care plan that addresses all their health needs in one place.
• Improved Accessibility: The hub makes it easier for frail patients to access the healthcare they need, especially in rural areas where transport options may be limited.
• Narrowing Health Inequalities: By providing a centralized service, the Frailty Hub helps to reduce disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.
• Future Initiatives: The hub plans to expand its services by trialling clinics at additional practices, home visits, and outreach clinics.

Proactive Care

Proactive care is a personalised and coordinated approach to support people living with complex needs, especially frailty. It involves multi-professional interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and patient experience by:

• Delaying Health Deterioration: Implementing measures to slow the onset or progression of frailty, enabling patients to live independently and healthier for longer.
• Maintaining Independent Living: Providing support that helps patients maintain their independence and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Reducing Unplanned Care: Minimizing avoidable exacerbations of ill health, thereby reducing the use of emergency services.