Stirling and Clacks - Elderly Outreach Services (CARE)
CARE Team
Old Ward 7
Stirling Royal Infirmary,
Livilands,
Stirling,
FK9 5AU
01786 434000 Ext 4157
Services
Provides an outreach rehabilitation service for over 65's in the Stirling and Clackmannan areas. The Service is hospital based but provides rehabilitation for patients in their own homes or in community settings. It has close links with GP Practices, Community Nurses and Social Work Teams.
- The service provides assessment and rehabilitation of people aged 65 and over.
- A multidisciplinary care team of professionals assesses, treats and supports patients in their own homes
- Communication and networking with other agencies
Aims of Service
- Prevent unnecessary hospital admission
- Continue rehabilitation following discharge from hospital
- Promote functional independence
Contacts
Hillary Fantom
Team Leader
e-mail hilary.fantom@fvah.scot.nhs.uk 01786 434000 Ext 4157
Referrals
The Team are happy to take referrals from GP's, District Nurses and Hospital Staff. To make a referral, please contact
Elaine Graham
Administrative Secretary
CARE Team
Old Ward 7
Stirling Royal Infirmary
Livilands
Stirling FK8 2AU 01786 434000 Ext 4157
Waiting Times
Urgent - contact within 24 hours
Soon - contact within 3 days and seen within 5 days
Routine - contact within 1 week and seen within 3 weeks
Service Hours
The service working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 4.30pm
Related Links
The Intermediate and Rehabilitation Directorate also provides outreach services for the elderly. The NHS Forth Valley - Falkirk Elderly Outreach Services (FALGO) Team provides outreach rehabilitation services for the over 65's in the Falkirk area, whilst the NHS Forth Valley Area Rehabilitation Service Team provides outreach rehabilitation services for the under 65's across Forth Valley.
