<p>Aim To explore whether an intermediate care scheme could reduce the number of unnecessary emergency hospital admissions for people aged over 65.</p> <p>Method A retrospective documentary analysis of 57 patients’ discharge summaries was undertaken.</p> <p>Results The analysis identified that only 7 per cent (n=4) of these patients were re-admitted to hospital. These admissions appeared to be necessary in light of increasing clinical instability. Thirty three per cent (n=19) of the patients required no further interventions to remain at home. Forty seven per cent (n=27) of the patients that remained at home were referred to other agencies for ongoing care. The most common need identified was meeting patients’ hygiene needs.</p> <p>Conclusion This pilot evaluation identified that only 5 per cent of patients were re-admitted to hospital, which demonstrated great potential. The integration of a health and social care team appears to have resulted in a service with the skill, vision and resources to respond to older people’s needs, ensuring that they are cared for, where appropriate, at home, with the right support.</p>