Virtual Wards

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) are now caring for some patients in the comfort of their own home. This is known as Hospital at Home or a Virtual Ward. This service is not available for all patients. It depends on the level of care needed.

You may be offered Hospital at Home:

• Instead of being admitted when you come to the Emergency Department or Admissions Unit
• When you are stable, but not ready to stop hospital treatment.

Hospital at Home is currently available for:

• Patients with mild heart failure.
• Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
• The management of acute children's illnesses.
• Patients over the age of 75.
• Patients who need anti-biotics via a drip (straight into the blood stream).
• Patients with known lung conditions.

The care given will be face to face and over the phone. Equipment for remote monitoring will be provided if needed.

We are hoping to offer more services soon.

Please see our patient stories. Speak with your ward team for more information about this service and to discuss if it maybe suitable for your care.