188 A REVIEW OF THE REABLEMENT PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES THERAPY ASSISTANTS WITHIN THE AMBULATORY HUB

Abstract Background The Ambulatory Hub for the older person commenced in May 2021 line with Enhanced Community Care Implementation Guidance documents. From a client and carer perspective, hub provides single point of access co-ordinated approach to client's care needs focus on frailty. Reablement service is provided alongside team providing specialist Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy geriatric assessment. Depending outcome assessment identified, can avail program. Each patient will have an individualised therapy program which carried out by assistants client’s home. aims provide “Right Care, Right Place, Team, Time” ethos. Methods charts 20 clients who completed were reviewed. data collected included number visits Therapist, Physiotherapist assistants. Feedback from their family was sought documented. Results results showed that received average 4 sessions each. 15 per support implementation programs developed team. feedback very positive following “A like this great initiative”, “ It Improved my confidence”, “I’m able cook meals myself again” Conclusion has led centred increased compliance. A similar not available community previously. reduced need inpatient reablement beds previously pathway these community.