Information for Luton GPs
Working together across health and social care helps us deliver the best care for our patients. Please consider our community support options when looking after an unwell patient who does not need hospital admission.
Specialist support
Talk to community respiratory, heart failure, and cancer teams for support from specialist nurses. Get in touch on 0333 405 3000.
Rapid response
For acute health assessment and monitoring if you're worried about a patient today, call rapid response on 0333 405 3000 and they will escalate as needed.
Falls team
For falls prevention advice for those at risk of falling, and those who have already fallen.
Frailty step up bed
For an acute health need, access to a short term bed for your patient through the rapid response team on 0333 405 3000.
General tips for GPs
Talk to your At Home First co-ordinator if you would like to raise a patient aged 65 and over to the daily huddle or weekly multidisciplinary team for discussion.
Consider sharing simple self-management resources with your patients, which are available on our staying well in older age page.