University of Southampton co-ordinated written evidence submission to: Supporting people with frailty outside of hospitals

Abstract

The number of older adults living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) and frailty in the UK continues to rise. Care for older adults with MLTC and frailty is often divided between routine care in general practice and community health services with most acute care being provided in hospital settings. However, with further investment in community settings, more people could be cared for closer to home. At the University of Southampton, we have a developing portfolio ofresearch investigating best practice in the proactive and urgent community care for older adults living with MLTCs and frailty