Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU)

Last updated: Friday 31 January 2025

General introduction

The Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) is a small unit of four beds that is designed to care for patients that can be discharged that day.

Patients with frailty syndromes are often admitted into an acute hospital bed with typical lengths of stay longer than 10 days. The purpose of FAU is to avoid admissions for our frail patients and return them to their own homes as quickly as possible. Outcomes are proven to be better when our frail patients are at home in a familiar environment. 

The unit itself is fully air conditioned and has private rooms with a waiting area to ensure privacy when examinations are taking place.

How to access this service

Referrals are accepted from:

  • Emergency Department (A&E)
  • GPs
  • Community providers
  • North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)
About the team

The team consists of consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, therapists, pharmacy technicians and assistant practitioners who work with other departments to ensure that a full geriatric assessment is completed for all our patients.

The wide range of skills within the team will ensure that each patient is cared for with a focus on arranging a safe discharge on the day of attendance. 

Contact Us

Telephone

01925 665040

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