Scenario
As a manager of a health and social care organization i would like to present to you the effectiveness of the service when supporting people through significant life event. 1. Providing the right care and support
* Rehabilitation and early supported discharge
An element of the national stroke strategy is the implementation of early supported discharge (ESD). ESD provides a greater proportion of rehabilitation in the community rather than in hospital. It is not suitable for everyone, but it is estimated that around 40% of patients could benefit from ESD. Research has shown that ESD is costeffective and can achieve better outcomes for patients, as well as relieving the demand on beds in stroke units.
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• Care for children who have had a stroke.
• Supporting people who have had a stroke to return to work – such as providing access to vocational rehabilitation and improving employers’ understanding of, and attitudes to, stroke-related disabilities. * The availability and accessibility of the specialist inpatient rehabilitation services available at a regional level.
http://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/documents/supporting_life_after_stroke_national_report.pdf
The National Stroke Strategy has been well received and has helped drive a range of service improvements through the Stroke Improvement Programme and local stroke networks. There is also evidence-based guidance on the effectiveness and value for money for many of the main aspects of the stroke pathway, particularly in the earlier stages – although there remains a need for clearer guidance on some aspects of community-based rehabilitation, including early supported discharge (ESD), and the provision of long-term