Medicine for Older People
We see older people in Buckinghamshire. We help people who have multiple conditions, functional impairment, and complex care needs.
Our team includes medical specialists, nursing teams working in hospitals and in the community. We provide care where it’s needed, working closely with other local healthcare providers.
Inpatient treatment and care
Our goal is to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate illness in older people admitted to hospital. We work with other members of the health and social care team to help patients return to a level of optimal health and, whenever possible, to return to independent life at home.
Who we see and the services we offer
We assess all patients admitted to hospital for risk of falling. Some patients may need additional observation to maintain their safety.
We work collaboratively with the orthopaedics team to care for older patients admitted with fractures, particularly hip fractures. A multidisciplinary team will help with rehabilitation and contribute to planning your discharge from hospital.
Information about our wards
Patients who have received their initial acute treatment and are medically stable may be transferred to a post-discharge and rehabilitation ward either at our Amersham or Buckinghamshire hospital site. Information regarding this will be available from the Nurse in Charge or medical teams.
Information about our wards
- Waterside Ward, Amersham Hospital
- Chartridge Ward, Amersham Hospital
- Buckingham HospitalĀ
Our team works collaboratively with our emergency department to see and treat older patients who attend the emergency department but who do not need to be admitted to hospital.
Find out more about our Frailty Same Day Emergency Care ward.
Our community services and clinics
We see patients in our community hospitals, healthcare facilities and in their homes. Find out more about the different teams and services we offer:
Our Adult Community Healthcare team (ACHT) includes nurses, specialist nurses, assistant practitioners and support workers.
Based in Wycombe Hospital, we provide a range of day services including patient assessments, treatment, therapeutic and clinical care.
Your GP might refer you if they feel you would benefit from an urgent and intensive medical review. In most cases, weāll see you the day after your GP appointment.
Find out more about our Multi-disciplinary Day Assessment Unit
We run community-based hubs specifically for the frail and elderly people at our community hospitals in Thame and Marlow. Your GP may refer you to one of our community hubs if they think you may need a little more support than they can provide.
Find out more about the services provided in our community hub in Thame
Find out more about the services provided in our community hub in Marlow
A team of doctors, nurses, therapists and health care assistants who provide a service for frail and/or older patients with complex needs.
Find out more about our Community Assessment and Treatment Service at Marlow HospitalĀ
Find out more about our Community Assessment and Treatment Service at Thame Hospital
If you have bladder and/or bowel issues you can feel embarrassment, distress, a sense of loss of control and a lowered self-confidence and self-esteem. The continence nurse-led service will try to significantly improve your quality of life.
The service is for patients who have fallen or are at risk of falling who want to stay steady and minimise further falls.
Once your hospital treatment has finished and you’re recovering, the Home First team will help you to get home as soon as possible and will make sure you have the support you need at home.
Home First is a non-chargeable, short-term service, for up to 4 weeks.
This service consists of an outpatient clinic based at Mandeville Wing in Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Your GP may refer you if they suspect you have Parkinsonās disease, or if they feel you may need assistance in managing your Parkinsonās disease.
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Contact us
01296 838370