Hospital at Home – Flu Season Support (applicable as of 10/12/2025)
Hospital at Home offers an alternative to hospital admission for patients who are acutely unwell with Influenza this season. It is designed to provide safe, symptom-focused management where admission may not be the best option. It is available to all adults but is most appropriate for frail older adults or those likely to have poor hospital outcomes. We can provide Oxygen, Nebulizers and IV antibiotics as required.
When to consider referring:
- NEWS =/> 5
- Oxygen saturations < 92% or below baseline
- Signs of sepsis
These patients are most likely to benefit from H@H support. For milder cases, symptom management in primary care will remain the most appropriate approach.
If you think H@H could help, please refer in the usual manner. Please ensure all appropriate infection control measures are implemented for all care home residents in whom Influenza is suspected.
Updated by Specialty 15/09/2025
