Referrals to district and community nursing services have increased by 50% over the last decade, a study has revealed.

Referrals to district and community nursing services have increased by 50% over the last decade, a study has revealed.
Around a quarter of patients are not getting enough support from health or social care services after being discharged from hospital, the healthcare watchdog has warned.
An NHS trust has increased its district nursing workforce and made changes to the team’s documentation, wound care and triage processes after a coroner raised concerns over a patient’s death.