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Version: 1.0.0 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 44 days ago

Virtual Wards Data Collection

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
DAPB4068 Amd 113/2021
Type:
Collections
Applies To:
Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
Assurance Expiry Date:
31 March 2024
Topics:
  • Care
  • Service
Care Settings:
Home
Alternate Name:
Hospital at Home
Publication Date:
11 January 2022

Contact Point

Collection/Extraction Details

Collection Level:
Aggregate level
Frequency:
Dataset publication or collection occurs once a month.

Documentation

Description:

Virtual wards allow patients to get the care they need at home safely and conveniently, rather than being in hospital. This includes either preventing avoidable hospital admissions or supporting people to safely leave hospital sooner.

This includes data on the capacity, occupancy percentage and the capacity per 100,000 of the adult population.

These statistics are classified as experimental and should be used with caution. Experimental statistics are new official statistics undergoing evaluation.

Review & Status

Technical Committee:
Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This standard is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.