Scarborough's MP says pressures on social care are continuing to have an effect on discharge times.
Bed Blocking remains a problem at Scarborough Hospital.
That's the view of the the town's MP who says problems in social care are continuing to mean not all patients can be discharged from hospital when needed.
Sir Robert Goodwill says problems recruiting staff in social care are starting to be alleviated.
Scarborough and Whitby's MP says pressures on the health and social care system will be helped by the new nurses being trained in Scarborough.
Sir Robert Goodwill says there are still patients in Scarborough Hospital who cant be discharged due to a lack of capacity in the social care system.
He feels the training taking place locally will help.
A scheme to ease the discharge of hospital patients through the short-term bed provisions operating out of people’s homes has recently extended to Scarborough.
As part of the CareRooms project, short-stay bed provision will be offered at the homes of people in the community that sign up to take part.
Those requiring support following discharge from hospital due to elective surgery, falls or illness would then stay the hosts’ homes.
The plan is now being trialled on the coast including Scarborough and Whitby, and seeks to offer a “unique and innovative approach to addressing ongoing pressures in the care market”, according to North Yorkshire Council.
Last November Scarborough Hospital said it was under “extreme pressure” due to high numbers of patients waiting to be discharged.
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for health and adult services, Cllr Michael Harrison, said:
“We hope the CareRooms project will make a strong contribution towards relieving pressures on the health care system, by helping to free up hospital beds for new patients.
“Recruitment for hosts in the Scarborough district has now begun, with the provider advertising widely in the area.”
“This is an opportunity for residents to make a real contribution to society and we are anticipating it will be a great success and the results will be monitored as time progresses.
“Anyone who is interested in learning more about becoming a host can contact CareRooms on 03331 212 227 or support@carerooms.com via email.”
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