An MDT urgent assessment for the failing patient not at point of hospitalisation.

• Over 65 years old
• Southern Trust resident
• Requires urgent assessment but not at point of requiring admission to hospital

May include:

• Falls/off feet,
• Chest Infections/UTIs,
• Elevated inflammatory markers,
• New onset/Increased confusion,
• Syncope,
• Unexplained weight loss,
• 'Failing Patients' requiring MD assessment

The referrers can access/refer patients to this service via CCG pathway or via email.

If emailing email the referral request to the following with patient demographics, history of presenting condition, reason for referral. 

Email

Depending on Geographical area:

• C&B area:

rapidaccesscentre.lgh@southerntrust.hscni.net

• A&D area:

Rapid.Access@southerntrust.hscni.net

• N&M area:

rapidaccesscentre.dhh@southerntrust.hscni.net