A new clinic dedicated to treating heart failure patients has officially opened at Cromer Hospital in Norfolk, providing local care options. The nurse-led facility began operations on Wednesday, allowing healthcare staff to assess patients, manage medications, and arrange iron infusions without requiring travel to Norwich.
Lucie Legg, a heart failure lead nurse specialist, emphasized that this clinic would help alleviate pressure on the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), which is set to launch an additional clinic in the coming weeks. “I am thankful to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity for funding this clinic, and to Cromer Hospital for accommodating the expansion of service to see more patients, which aims to reduce hospital admissions,” she stated. The charity has provided a grant of £107,000 to support the clinic’s operations for 23 months.
John Paul Garside, director of the charity, highlighted that this initiative relies on the generosity of donors and supporters.
He noted that feedback will be collected on the new clinic with hopes of extending its operation beyond the initial two years.
The NNUH reported that its heart failure services are expanding to meet the growing needs of patients. Statistics indicate that one in seven individuals over the age of 70 may be diagnosed with heart failure. Given Norfolk’s significant elderly population, the demand for these services is increasing.
Kristian Skinner, a consultant cardiologist specializing in heart failure, remarked on the current busy period for the service.
He mentioned that two nurses are undergoing prescriber training, which will enable them to manage more nurse-led services aimed at optimizing patient medications. “These developments will benefit patients and the trust overall. The sooner patients receive appropriate medication, the less likely they are to require hospitalization, which is advantageous for everyone,” he concluded.
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