Features of Social Services Innovation

Drivers- Changing disease

pattern

Response: Stroke care: patient-

led rehabilitation

Novelty-- Delivery of

rehabilitation at home by specialist healthcare

professionals- Focus on personalised

goals- Patient and caregiver involved in managing

their rehabilitation

.

Sustainability- The pilot programme is

now being extended across the region

Quality- More efficient use of resources

- Improved patient experience and outcomes- High levels of staff satisfection

Agents of changeClinical and Hospital Management teams

Drivers- National policy on

stroke care

Challenges-Increasing

incidence of stroke

- Pressure to reduce hospital inpatient costs

DriversImproved outcomes for patients