Patients turning down service aimed at easing pressure on hospital
The service was initially launched in Lytham in June 2015, and was rolled out at centres in South Shore and Poulton last month.
It is aimed at easing the pressure on Victoria Hospital by offering a complete care package for those with heart problems, respiratory problems, diabetes, or dementia.
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Hide AdBut hospital trust documents revealed the service had failed to recruit 500 patients in each area of the service.
“Patients were given a choice but not all had taken up the offer of the service,” papers read.
Patients will soon be referred to the service from the hospital, in Whinney Heys Road, as well as their GPs, the documents added.