Virtual wards and hospital and home services

Last quality assured: 19/03/2026

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Illustration of a row of houses with hospital beds in front on the street

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All four countries of the UK are taking approaches to reducing pressures on hospital beds. This includes the development of virtual wards or hospitals at home (H@H), which launched in England in 2022.

Who is this resource for?

All nurse roles

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Contact details for this resource lead:

Andrea

Childe

Professional Lead for Education

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Last reviewed: 19/03/2026

Last quality assured: 19/03/2026

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