title: Improving the hospital experience for older people.
abstract: The National Service Framework for Older People states that older people's care in hospital should be delivered by staff who have the right set of skills to meet their needs. This article outlines an innovative project to enhance the knowledge and skills of staff in Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.affiliation: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Odell
authors.forename: Joy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holbrook
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sander
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010358:Patient Participation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects