BENEFITS
CHERRS
Providing Rapid Response Care for South Tees Care Homes
CHERRS
High-quality clinical care directly to care home residents, helping them stay well in their familiar environment
What is the Service
The CHERRS (Care Home Enhanced Rapid Response Service) provides urgent and unscheduled care to patients living in care homes across the South Tees Area. Staffed by experienced Clinical Practitioners, the service offers rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for residents experiencing acute illness or injury.
Working closely with care home staff and GPs, CHERRS ensures that patients receive high-quality medical care in their familiar environment, often avoiding the need for hospital admission.
What is the Service
Older and vulnerable patients in care homes often face distress and risks associated with hospital transfers. CHERRS plays a vital role in delivering timely, person-centred care directly where patients live, improving safety, comfort, and dignity.
By reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting care home staff with clinical expertise, the service enhances overall quality of care and helps maintain continuity for residents and their families.
RAPID CLINICAL RESPONSE
Provides same-day assessment and treatment, ensuring residents receive swift medical attention when they need it most.
REDUCED HOSPITAL
ADMISSIONS
Prevents avoidable hospital visits by managing acute conditions safely within the care home.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF CARE
Expert clinical guidance and “Is My Resident Unwell?” training to build staff confidence and improve patient outcomes.
Our Doctors and Nurses
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