A LANDMARK Greenwich care scheme has been praised by the government as a 'pioneer project'.
Greenwich Coordinated Care is one of 14 initiatives to be highlighted by Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb as ways to transform health and care delivery to patients by bringing services closer together.
The Greenwich scheme's approach includes a joint emergency team that provides a fast response to prevent unnecessary admissions into A&E and rapid referrals for urgent social care.
It also includes an advanced dementia service with the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to help patients end their days at home rather than in hospital.
Speaking during a visit to the borough, Mr Lamb said: "To hear these stories about people getting great care is very inspiring. I’m determined to get this sort of care everywhere.
"We can do things in a much smarter way, like here in Greenwich, with people coming together to make it work."
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