What we do

The Rapid Response Service is a nurse-led service for adults in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The service aims to prevent hospital admission or facilitate early discharge.

Patients are required to have been seen by the referring personnel in the previous 24 hours. The service aims to provide an alternative care option to prevent hospital admission or facilitate early discharge.

How will I know whether I should go to hospital or stay at home?

The Rapid Response Service will visit you at home to see whether you can be looked after at home or need to be admitted to hospital. They will ask you lots of questions to identify what kind of support you need and will work with anyone who is already looking after you (such as a partner or family member) to find the best ways to support you.