Surveys run in this data collection:
Clinical case review
The clinical case review enables services to benchmark patient outcomes.
PREM survey
A short survey for patients within the service, offering a patient perspective.
Staff survey
A succinct survey of staff within the service, enabling an understanding of your staff's views within the wider sample.
Friends and family survey
A survey for friends and family, helping offer a 360 perspective.
Registration Opens
April 2026
Data Collection
June 2026
Validation
August 2026
Outputs Released
November 2026
Findings Events
December 2026
The Virtual Ward (also known as Hospital at Home) Benchmarking Programme is now in its third year, providing national insight into the delivery and development of virtual ward and hospital at home services across the UK.
As virtual wards and hospital at home services are increasingly implemented nationwide. This dataset was developed in response to member feedback to address data gaps and gather comprehensive insights on virtual ward provision.
Alongside the service numerical data collected in the Ward Overview section, the Virtual Ward dataset uses surveys to offer a comprehensive 360 picture of the services. Now in its third iteration, it will build on the initial dataset, offering a more indepth analysis of service models.
All data and reporting are aligned with current national guidance and policy for Virtual Ward and Hospital at Home services. While service models and implementation vary across the four UK nations, there is strong alignment around shared priorities: delivering hospital-level care at home, supporting people to remain in their usual place of residence, and easing pressure on acute hospital services.
Key Themes:
Demand and capacity
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Bed numbers
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Operating hours
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Referrals
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Bed occupancy
Workforce
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Workforce profile
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Workforce size
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Vacancy rate