Comprehensive Day-Treatment for Blood Transfusions, IV Medications, and Anticoagulation Management
Overview
The Assessment & Rehabilitation Service at Provide Health is designed to offer specialised, convenient day-treatment options for patients requiring blood transfusions, intravenous medications, and expert anticoagulation management.
Who Can Access This Service?
Eligibility Criteria
- Adults aged 18 and over.
- Registered with a General Practitioner (GP) in the Mid Essex NHS area.
Exclusions
- Patients unstable on Warfarin.
- Acutely ill patients.
Our Services
Blood Transfusions and IV Infusions:
- We provide a day-treatment setting for those requiring blood transfusions and intravenous medications.
- Blood transfusions typically involve two or three units over one or two days, with a goal of offering same-week transfusions.
- IV infusions are available for treatments such as a three or five-day course of steroids, with treatments usually commencing within two weeks of referral.
- IV antibiotics are administered as needed on a daily basis.
Anticoagulant Clinic:
- Our skilled nurses manage a comprehensive one-stop anticoagulant clinic at St Peter’s Hospital.
- Utilising quick finger-prick blood tests, we provide immediate results and dosage adjustments during your visit.
- Typical appointments last about ten minutes, with initial consultations with the clinical lead taking approximately 30 minutes.
- We strive to schedule your appointment within a week of referral.
Service Location
Location:
St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon.
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Clinics Schedule
Open Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Operating Hours:
8:40am – 3:30pm.
Note: Closed on Thursdays.
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by any healthcare professional, including your GP or a hospital specialist.
This service can be accessed through our Care Co-ordination Centre
Available Monday to Friday
8am to 6pm
Contact UCRT
0300 1310 111
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