Community Rapid Response Service

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• GP referral Guidelines
• Community Rapid Response Service - Leaflet
• Community Rapid Response Service Rapid Assessment – Rapid Home Treatment - (Press release)

The Community Rapid Response Service (CRRS) is a new multi-disciplinary service which provides rapid assessment and care intervention for Medically Stable patients to support admission avoidance in their place of community residence.

which includes

• Private residence
• Residential care
• Nursing home
• City council accommodation
• Hostel

The service is based in Brighton General Hospital and includes nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, and rapid response assistants.

For more information, please contact Anthony Flint on anthony.flint@bhcpct.nhs.uk or (01273) 245 940.