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Mental health service for older people and people with dementia
We offer a community mental health service for:
people with dementia of all ages
people over 65 years of age with mental health problems.
These teams include staff from health and social work including mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and support workers, who work together to help people with mental health problems.
They offer advice, guidance and support in a number of areas:
monitoring your mental health
therapy, including dealing with anxiety
admitting you to hospital for assessment
day care
occupational therapy services, which include providing equipment to help you at home
home care
respite options that can include residential care and care at home
advice about welfare benefits and budgeting
residential and nursing home care
You can contact the team via ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778
Once you, or someone on your behalf, has contacted us we will get back to you to organise an assessment. This assessment will focus on your mental health issues and may lead to a treatment plan being developed.
The service is confidential and information may only be shared with your permission.