Westside Nursing Home

🌟 What Is the EHCH Service?

The Enhanced Health in Care Homes Service is a national initiative that brings together health and social care professionals to deliver proactive, personalised, and coordinated healthcare support to people living in care homes.

It ensures that residents receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

🧑‍⚕️ Key Benefits for Residents

· Regular health checks and monitoring

· Faster access to GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

· Personalised care plans tailored to individual needs

· Proactive management of long-term conditions

· Improved coordination between your care home, GP practice, pharmacists, and community teams

· Reduced avoidable hospital admissions

🩺 What the Service Includes

· Weekly “home rounds” with the ECP (name) and regularly supported by CC (name) and GP (name). 

· Multidisciplinary team meetings, including nurses, therapists, social care staff, and pharmacists

· Medication reviews to ensure safe and effective treatments

· Urgent care support to help manage health concerns quickly

· Enhanced end-of-life care with compassionate planning and support

🤝 Support for Families

We understand that family involvement is essential. Through EHCH, you can expect: -

· Clear and timely communication about your loved one’s health 

· Involvement in personalised care planning 

· Support from a multidisciplinary team when making decisions

· Greater peace of mind knowing that care is coordinated and proactive

🏠 How It Works in Our Care Home

We work closely with local NHS services to ensure every resident receives consistent, high-quality healthcare. Our staff collaborate daily with health professionals to monitor wellbeing, manage conditions, and respond promptly to any concerns.

If you have questions about your loved one’s care or want to discuss their care plan, please speak with a member of our team.