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We are proud to have our own 'Care Home Assessment Team' (CHAT) here at Coastal Medical Partnership.
The CHAT team provides both urgent and planned health support to residents in care. We currently have 20 care homes registered with Coastal Medical Partnership.
What do the CHAT Team do?
Our team visits residents in their care home. This is part of the weekly care home ward round or on an individual basis as needed. They are able to assess, diagnose and treat complex physical and mental health.
The team aims to maximise opportunities to enhance the quality of life of residents. We involve residents in the decisions about their medical care.
How Do You Achieve This?
We provide:
Face to face assessment/telephone triage/video calls
Rapid visits at time of acute crisis
Treatment and symptom management for sudden illness or conditions
Falls assessments
Palliative and 'End of Life' care
Advanced care planning
Medication reviews
Long term condition reviews and management
Health education and health promotion advice
Assessment and treatment advice for common mental health concerns including dementia, depression and anxiety
Education and training for care home staff
Urgent blood tests/ECGs
Who's Who in the CHAT Team?
The CHAT team consists of a:
GP
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Nurse
Paramedic
Page last reviewed: 27 July 2026 Page created: 22 December 2023