NWL NHS Launches Frailty Survey
Frailty prevalence is a growing concern, particularly among our older population. According to local health data, approximately 10-15% of the population aged 65 and above in north west London are living with moderate to severe frailty. This equates to roughly 160,000 individuals who require comprehensive and proactive care.
British Geriatrics Society: “Frailty is a distinctive health state related to the ageing process in which multiple body systems gradually lose their in-built reserves.”
NHS England: “Frailty is where someone is less able to cope and recover from accidents, physical illness, or other stressful events.”
Currently, the level and type of care that you can receive can differ depending on which borough you live in. NHS North West London want to change this and wish to make sure there is a high quality and equitable community frailty service that is accessible for all residents aged over 18 and registered with a north west London GP practice.
NHS North West London will lead a community engagement programme from 22 October to 08 December 2024. Details on the schedule for the engagement programme will be updated regularly throughout the duration of the engagement. You can keep up to date on this here: https://www.nwlondonicb.nhs.uk/get-involved/cfsr.
We would like to hear from you about what’s currently working well, and what needs to improve. To do so Please complete the online resident online survey.
If you would like to speak to a member of the project team, please contact James Connell (Senior Involvement Manager) using this email address: nhsnwl.communications.nwl@nhs.net.
