Our Virtual Ward service means a patient is spared of an inevitable lengthy wait at A&E. Many private patients will want to minimise absence from work. As a patient recovers at-home in the virtual ward, they can re-start home working sooner, much sooner than if they are stuck in a busy and noisy NHS ward.

Admission to NHS urgent care facilities often mean an uncomfortable and stressful time in a busy, noisy hospital ward without the creature comforts of home. Patients in NHS facilities might also suffer, or not appreciate, changes to the diets they maintain at home. Of significant note, any patient in a hospital is separated from their family, friends and pets.

A single night in a private hospital ward costs can cost the same as 7 nights in our virtual ward. There are also many hidden costs associated with hospital stays, including: child care, pet sitters or kennels, house sitting, parking at the hospital, taxis & travel.

With the recent context of Covid, it is vital to minimise risk of transmission amongst patients and hospital staff. Put simply, it is safer for patients to be at-home. Furthermore, transmission of other viral and bacterial infections such as MRSA, can also be better prevented by removing the patient from hospital sooner.

A hospital admission can be hugely disruptive for the family and loved ones. Travelling to the hospital and things like parking can be costly and visiting times can also be restrictive. All these potentially limit the ability to spend the time they wish with their relative and add significant worry and stress.