Part of Sheffield South West Primary Care Trust but providing care on a city-wide basis.  Provides up to 24 hours nursing care at home for people with the following needs: acutely ill older and vulnerable adults as an alternative to hospital admission; palliative care to adults of any age (including the care of people with cancer in partnership with Marie Curie Cancer Care).  Medical care of patients being cared for by the Intensive Home Nursing Service remains the responsibility of the General Practitioner.  With the agreement of the patient and carer, referrals may be received from health or social care professionals working in both acute and community care settings.