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Holistic initial assessment for new episodes of care referred to Extended Primary Care Teams planned care. Includes assessment of care needs, equipment ordering, onward referrals, detailed care planning and clinical triage. The team provides community care in patients' own residences, including residential homes, and can escalate to Rapid Response where required to help prevent hospital admission. Available to Newham residents aged 18 and over who meet the criteria for community District Nursing and Therapy services and are registered with a Newham GP. Urgent referrals receive a response within 24 hours, while non-urgent referrals are contacted within 72 hours or when clinical input is due.