Community Treatment Team - a service to support patients at home
The community treatment team (CTT) works with adults in the community with an acute physical need who could potentially be treated at home, rather than attend accident and emergency (A&E).
The aim of the service is to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for those people who are experiencing an acute, physical health crisis, for example: a suspected infection, falls without injuries, or an exacerbation of a long term condition such as COPD.
Hours of operation: Daily, 8am - 10pm
The team aims to respond to referrals (face to face and/or by phone) within two hours.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by anyone by ringing 111 - self referral can be made by patients or through their carers direct to the service. Referrals can also be made via GPs and healthcare professionals direct to the service.
