ABOUT US > COMMUNITY DISCHARGE FACILITATORS
BCHCT
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Who are we?We are a team of experienced healthcare professionals who work primarily with the Rapid Response Service run by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust (BCHCT).
We are based within Heartlands Hospital and primarily cover ED, AMU (Ward 20), ECAU (Ward 21) and AMU Short-Stay (Ward 22). We can help facilitate early discharge and follow-up to prevent re-admission of patients who traditionally would have remained in hospital for medical treatment or whilst awaiting the provision of social/nursing care. Patients must be aged over 17 years and registered with a Birmingham GP.
What can we provide?Through our links in the community, we are able to provide practical advice and support for hospital staff and facilitate timely discharge of patients with:
We also have access to a number of Virtual Ward beds (combined medical and social support in the patient's own home, including provision of over night carers) and Intermedicate Care beds |