Staff from hospitals, GP practices, social services, community health services, ambulance services, the voluntary sector, and mental health services are collaborating to provide care for residents. Lisa Glynn, interim chief operating officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), said: "Winter is the busiest season for health services. "The winter team's priority is to ensure that people who need medical treatment are able to access services to get the care they need." Dr Ed Capo Bianco, an Oxfordshire GP, advised people to stay well-prepared for winter with a personal winter plan. Alongside health care, Oxfordshire County Council’s social care team play an "integral role" in reducing hospital admissions.

Source: The Herald October 16, 2024 04:07 UTC