On the day we launch our Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan, Dean Russell MP and I met with staff at West Herts NHS Trust Emergency Department and Ridge Ward in Watford to see how they are working to cut waiting times and improve the patient experience.
As part of our Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan, we're increasing the use of ‘virtual wards', allowing patients to be safely monitored in the comfort of their own home. It was amazing to see this innovation reducing pressure on hospitals at West Herts NHS Trust this morning.