A new partnership of existing NHS services has won the contract to provide intensive community support for patients in Central London’s Triborough area of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Known as the Community Independence Service, this partnership will rapidly respond to referrals from GPs and hospitals to support people safely to remain at home, ensuring that hospital admissions are only required for those that need them. It will also help people coming out of hospital to regain their independence by providing rehabilitation and social support at home.