Presentation to GP practices in South Cheshire CCG, 19.12.13. Examining issues of our Purpose for change, the need for a new approach to Partnerships and Proactivity, and details of a proposed national development programme to build Possibility.
7. What to do?
Nottinghamshire villages
• Frail older people with acute illness threatening ability to
cope at home.
• Volunteer visits within an hour. Keeps GP updated.
Improved satisfaction
Fewer check-up visits
Saved £200,000 in first year of roll-out.
8. What to do?
Diabetes – hypos & high Hba1c
Moderately severe depression
BRC volunteer visited:
• relationship breakdown, debt, lost ID
• chaotic life & chaotic diet
• alcohol+++