Information for Luton GPs
Working together, across health and social care, helps us deliver the best care for our patients.
Consider our community support options when supporting an unwell patient who does not need hospital admission.
General tips for GPs
If you want to raise a patient (65 years old and over) at the daily huddle or weekly multidisciplinary team for discussion, talk to your At Home First co-ordinator.
Consider sharing our simple self-management resources with your patients on our staying well in older age page.
Staying well in older age
Specialist support
Talk to community respiratory, heart failure, and cancer teams for support from specialist nurses. Get in touch on 0333 405 3000.
Luton Cancer Care Service
Our Cancer Care Services support all Luton patients with a cancer diagnosis regardless of where they are having treatment.
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Luton Community Respiratory Services
Our Community Respiratory Service is a team of respiratory nurse specialists. We work closely with primary and secondary care. We provide holistic care and support for adults diagnosed with lung diseases.
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Luton Heart Failure Service
The community heart failure service provides support and monitoring for patients with a diagnosis of left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
Read moreRapid response
Our Rapid Response Team provide acute health assessment and monitoring.
Call 0333 405 3000
Concerned about a patient today?
If you are worried about a patient today, call rapid response team. They will escalate as needed.
Frailty step up bed
For an acute health need or access to a short term bed for your patient, call the rapid response team.
Luton Community Rapid Response Nursing Team
Falls team
For falls prevention advice for those at risk of falling, and those who have already fallen.