Dying for a Drink: An Alcohol Care Team Evaluation Two Years Post Implementation
Aims: Alcohol specific mortality and alcohol-related hospital admissions in England have continued to rise, with local statistics for Derbyshire worse than the national average. Alcohol Care Teams (ACTs) aim to improve the care received by those in hospital for alcohol misuse, with evidence showing...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
|
| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425104833/type/journal_article |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | Aims: Alcohol specific mortality and alcohol-related hospital admissions in England have continued to rise, with local statistics for Derbyshire worse than the national average. Alcohol Care Teams (ACTs) aim to improve the care received by those in hospital for alcohol misuse, with evidence showing they can reduce admissions, readmissions, and length of stay. Since ACTs have been stipulated in the NHS long-term plan, we wanted to gain insight into our local provision at the Royal Derby Hospital and the impact of the service two years post implementation. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |