Stop and Watch is a tool that everyone can use to help spot the warning signs that a person's condition is deteriorating.By recognising these signs you can reduce a person’s risk of morbidity, further disability, organ failure, or sometimes even death.
The campaign was originally developed by staff at NHS North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group in 2019 but the popular reseources are still available to download below.
Poster to display in healthcare setting
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Everyone can spot the signs
If you notice an important change make sure you talk to the right person about this without delay. This could be your manager, healthcare professional, the family, or the out of hours health service.
Seems different to usual
No matter how small the change think: 'stop and watch'.
Talks or communicates less.
Overall - needs more help
Pain - new or worsening / Participating less in activities
Ate less - lack of appetite
No bowel movement in 3 days or diarrhoea
Drank less - monitor using hydration chart
Weight change - losing weight without trying
Agitated or more nervous than usual
Tired, weak, confused or drowsy
Change in skin colour / condition
Help with walking, transferring, or going to the toilet more than usual
