What is intermediate care?
Intermediate care is a short period (normally no longer than six weeks) of intensive rehabilitation and treatment or intensive care. The aim is to make sure people who would otherwise be admitted to hospital or who would need to be in hospital for a long period are as independent as possible. Intermediate care may also reduce or delay the need for long-term residential or nursing care.
How do I get an intermediate care service?
Contact the Intermediate Care Assessment Team (ICAT):
Intermediate Care Team
Tel: 02476 865467
Mob: 07740803722
Fax: 02476 865532
Opening Hours:
8.00 am – 6.00 pm 5 days per week (Co-ordinators)
9.00 am – 1.00 pm W/Ends & B/Hols (Co-ordinators)
7.30 am – 10.00 pm 7 days per week (Support Workers)
The team has many skills in managing care and nursing expertise.
Once we have received a referral, we will carry out our own assessment based on the information that we have received and gained from visiting the person. We will then make a decision as to which services, if any, are appropriate. A decision to provide social care services will be based on the Fair Access to Care eligibility framework.
How can members of the public make a referral to the Intermediate Care team?
If you feel that you or somebody that you care for would benefit from intermediate care services, you can discuss this with your doctor who can refer you to the team.
