Archive for the “Calderdale” category
Housing support scheme
The housing support scheme is a service which offers housing advice for service users with complex mental health needs and their professionals and family. We can offer different levels of support from assisting the service user with advice to maintain a secure tenancy to supporting …
Memory service
Calderdale memory service is a commissioned service for people living in the geographical area of Calderdale. Referrals are received via our Single Point of Access service that leads to a specialist assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment by our memory team. Calderdale memory service is committed …
Union housing scheme
The Union housing scheme provides long-term accommodation with varied support options (e.g. activities of daily living, support with finances, assistance with medication) that are tailored to the individual needs of people recovering from mental health problems. This has meant ‘homes for life’ for some individuals, …
Insight team (early intervention in psychosis) for Calderdale
The Calderdale early intervention in psychosis team supports the early identification of psychosis in people aged 14 to 65. The team offers support for those experiencing a first episode psychosis in ages 14 to 65 and those who may be at risk of psychosis in …
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Care home liaison team
The care homes liaison team – which includes nurses, a dietitian, and access to a consultant psychiatrist – provides assessment and support to people with mental health problems who are permanent residents in care homes in Calderdale. We work with individuals as well as supporting …
Willow ward (Barnsley)
Willow Ward is a gender-specific inpatient ward with 5 male beds and 5 female beds, all en-suite. The ward is on one level providing disabled access and shower facilities/bathing. There is also a male/female lounge, dining area and small garden area. The ward‘s philosophy is …
Ward 18 Priestley unit (Kirklees)
Ward 18 is a mixed-sex inpatient ward for working age adults on Priestley unit at Dewsbury and District Hospital. It provides 24 hour support to people experiencing mental health conditions. The ward aims to provide a relaxing environment for people experiencing a serious mental health …
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Soul Journey
Soul Journey is a project run by Hebden Bridge based company Verd de Gris. The project works with people who have been diagnosed with dementia and aims to tackle the stigma surrounding the condition. Working alongside a filmmaker and a production team, the project aims to highlight …
Beamshaw ward (Barnsley)
Beamshaw ward is controlled access, male-only 14 bed inpatient unit which provides support to those experiencing an acute mental crisis where there are significant risks to themselves/and or others. The nursing team on the unit provide assessments for both informal service users (service users admitted …
Community mental health team (CMHT) (Lower Valley)
Lower Valley community mental health team provides assessment, support and care for people with complex mental health needs. These include moderate to severe depression, moderate to severe anxiety, and mood disorders including bipolar disorder, psychotic illnesses and personality disorders. Psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, …
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