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    The long-term elderly care ward at Battle Hospital in Reading is facing closure. This pioneering facility

    Area of Science:

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    • Healthcare Management
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • The Battle Hospital in Reading houses a pioneering long-term elderly care ward.
    • This ward represents a significant model for elderly care services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To announce and discuss the impending closure of a key elderly care facility.
    • To highlight the implications of closing such a pioneering ward.

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    • Information revealed by Ward Sister Jenny Banks at the ACE conference.
    • Discussion following a concurrent session on standard setting.

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