Virtual wards are a way for patients to receive hospital-level care while staying in their own homes. Instead of being in a hospital bed, patients are supported by a team of healthcare professionals who monitor their health remotely using technology. Patients might be given equipment like a tablet or smartphone app to record things such as their temperature, blood pressure, or oxygen levels. This information is then reviewed regularly by the clinical team, who can adjust treatment as needed and arrange home visits if necessary.
Benefits for patients
This approach allows patients to recover in a familiar and comfortable environment, which can help improve their well-being and speed up recovery. It also means that some patients can leave hospital earlier or avoid being admitted altogether. Care is still individualised, with the safety and support of regular monitoring and expert input from healthcare staff. Virtual wards offer a modern and flexible alternative to traditional hospital stays.
Our virtual ward pathways
- Frailty
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Asthma
- COPD/COVID
- Diabetes
- Surgery – elective colorectal resection
- Ambulatory jaundice
- Cardiology atrial fibrillation
- Heart failure
- Haematology
- Paediatric