Oxfordshire health services unite for winter pressure plan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Health and social care services across Oxfordshire are collaborating to manage winter pressures through the Team Oxfordshire partnership.

Health and social care services across Oxfordshire are joining forces to tackle growing winter pressures through the Team Oxfordshire partnership. Hospitals, GP practices, ambulance services, mental health teams, adult social care providers and community organisations are working together to keep services operating effectively during the colder months, when respiratory illnesses, flu and existing health conditions increase demand.

A key focus is helping residents remain independent at home and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions. Felicity Taylor-Drewe, chief operating officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said the approach prioritises supporting people to stay well in their own homes, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and helping people return home safely once they no longer need hospital care.

Residents are being encouraged to use the most appropriate healthcare services, with emergency departments reserved for life-threatening conditions. For less urgent concerns, pharmacies, GPs, Minor Injury Units and NHS 111 online can provide advice and treatment. Dr Lalitha Iyer, chief medical officer at Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, urged eligible residents to keep up to date with flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations.

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• Oxfordshire health services join forces to tackle growing winter pressuresHEALTH and social care services across Oxfordshire are joining forces to tackle growing winter pressures and help residents access the care they needOxford Mail · 19 Oct, 05:00
• Oxfordshire health services join forces to tackle growing winter pressuresHEALTH and social care services across Oxfordshire are joining forces to tackle growing winter pressures and help residents access the care they needOxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Team Oxfordshire · Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust · Thames Valley Integrated Care Board · Oxfordshire

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