Hospital at Home*: Is It Really Such a Good Thing?
Prof Richard Lilford looks at the extent to which hospital-at-home policies should be utilised.
January 27, 2026
Prof Richard Lilford looks at the extent to which hospital-at-home policies should be utilised.
That wealthy nations are healthier than less wealthy nations is supported by many studies. But can improving health improve wealth at a population level?
Virtual wards or Hospital at Home services were introduced by NHS England in 2021 to offer patients requiring acute care an alternative hospital-based treatment. They allow patients of all ages to safely receive care in their usual place of residence. Here we look at the headline findings from implementation of services in the Midlands.
ARC WM Director Richard Lilford offers some suggestions on the rise in long-term sickness rates in post-COVID Britain.
ARC WM Director Richard Lilford looks at what can be done on the demand-side to help with overcrowded A&E departments.
The importance of consolidating our rationale for including diverse groups in clinical trials – ethical and political considerations.
Are Multidisciplinary Teams always the right choice for every patient with cancer? Prof Richard Lilford discusses whether they sometimes cause more harm than good.
Professor Dan Lasserson was recently invited to deliver a ‘Distinguished Lecture’ on ‘Hospital at Home’ models and acute ambulatory care.
The August 2023 edition of the national ARCs newsletter is now available at: http://eepurl.com/iwloak.