Virtual wards aim to help patients receive their care and healthcare at home rather than in hospital. This will only happen in the short term if it’s right for the patient, and care teams will carefully monitor them.
Virtual wards are a service that helps patients to manage their care and health at home over the short term, with close monitoring by their care teams, rather than in hospital.
For some carers, supporting someone at home on a virtual ward may be helpful because it could prevent the person going into hospital or help them leave hospital more quickly.
Carers Wales now have a virtual wards checklist to help answer any questions, worries or concerns about virtual wards. It can also help you feel more empowered to speak to the healthcare team setting up the virtual ward.
Click here for more information on Virtual Wards.
