frailty-attuned care
Richmond's frailty programme has reduced hospital admissions for vulnerable residents, according to a March 2026 report.
A pioneering frailty programme in Richmond upon Thames has significantly reduced hospital admissions for vulnerable residents, according to a report presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board in March 2026. This initiative, part of a wider South West London model, provides coordinated, person-centred care for individuals identified as frail.
Richmond is one of seven national sites participating in the National Frailty Collaborative, a programme that tests new ways of working and care bundles. Frailty-attuned care is an approach requiring healthcare professionals to adapt their mindset to better address the needs of frail individuals.
Key facts
- A report on Richmond's frailty programme was presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board in March 2026. Source
- Richmond's frailty programme has reduced hospital admissions for vulnerable residents. Source
- Richmond is one of seven national sites participating in the National Frailty Collaborative. Source
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