Seasonal Beds

There is an ever increasing demand on hospital services as population growth and co morbidity increases. Evidence shows that many patients would actually recover quicker out of a hospital setting after their acuity has been managed and they are medically fit for discharge. However, due to delays in the system, plus a lack of options for the patient on discharge, many patients remain in an acute bed unnecessarily. In Surrey Downs CCG, Epsom and St Hellier as well as KHT and SASH hospitals support most local acute activity and are seen as important partners for both Surrey Downs CCG and the local population. To ensure patient outcomes are achieved and capacity and demand within the acute sy…

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