The NHS England FRAIL strategy is a practical approach to the development and improvement of acute frailty same day emergency care services, and follows the commitment in the NHS Long Term Plan for acute frailty services to be in place across every hospital with a Type I emergency department (ED).
"The development of acute frailty services is crucial for our ageing population. According to the Office for National Statistics UK 2021 census, over one-sixth (18.6%, 11.1 million) of the population were aged 65 years and over and this is estimated to increase to 25% of the population in the next 20 years."
The FRAIL strategy outlines the 5 key principles of an acute Frailty service:
- Focus on the Acute problem: Assessment
- Refer
- Assess
- Identify needs taking a patient-centred approach
- Leave: Same day discharge
Source: www.england.nhs.uk
Related Conference:
Transforming Acute Care for Older Adults Living with Frailty
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 | Virtual, Online
This CPD certified conference will provide you with practical guidance for implementing the NHS England FRAIL strategy in practice and the national CQUIN on frailty in emergency departments. Chaired by Dr Fiona Wisniacki, National Specialty Advisor SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) and Acute Frailty, NHS England, you will have a valuable opportunity to develop your skills for; identifying and diagnosing frailty, improving the management of falls-related frailty, improving prescribing, and reducing polypharmacy.
