Croydon Primary Care Trust's second virtual ward' is to open shortly.
Virtual wards care for vulnerable patients living at home who run the highest risk of unplanned admission to hospital.
Patients admitted to the virtual wards are cared for in their own homes, using similar techniques used in hospital.
According to Croydon PCT, the first ward, which opened in May, will be evaluated and if successful further virtual wards will be opened.
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