Acute Day Units as Crisis Alternatives to Residential Care
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About the AD-CARE study
The AD-CARE study consisted of three different work packages that delivered a comprehensive report on the current value of ADUs, and recommendations about service models which will be of high value to stakeholders in acute care.
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Results of AD-CARE study
Find more information on the results and findings from AD-CARE study publications and reports
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Mapping Acute Day Units
The first part of the AD-CARE study was a mapping exercise, and we have built a database of all the acute day units in England.
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Research Team
The research team were responsible for guiding and carrying out the study.
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Partners
AD-CARE was funded by the NIHR Health Services and Delivery Research programme.
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Contact us
You can contact us to find out more about the study.