What is anticipatory care?

Anticipatory care is a proactive approach to healthcare that focuses on supporting people living with long term conditions. These can include diabetes, heart disease, musculoskeletal conditions, recurrent infections and mental health conditions. The approach aims to identify potential health risks early and put personalised care plans in place that reflect an individual’s needs, preferences and priorities. Anticipatory care supports people to maintain their health and wellbeing, improve quality of life, and live as independently as possible.

The anticipatory care team

The Anticipatory care team is made up of a:

• GP
• Paramedic Practitioner
• Prescribing Pharmacist
• Care Coordinator

The team works closely with GP practices across Central Camden PCN to proactively identify and support elderly, frail and housebound patients, delivering coordinated care within the community.

What does the anticipatory care team do?

The anticipatory care team provides proactive, home based support for patients who are unable to attend appointments in person. Using a holistic approach, the team takes the time to understand each person’s situation by considering:

• Medical needs
• Social circumstances
• Mental wellbeing
• Functional and practical support needs

Where appropriate, the team supports conversations about what matters most to patients in relation to their health and wellbeing and may help begin early discussions about future care preferences.

Where possible, family members or regular carers are encouraged to be involved, so that any carer needs or concerns can also be identified and considered.

If you would like to find out more information on the interpreting services for this service, please visit the DALS interpresting service page