Archive for the “Older people (65+)” category
Care home liaison team
The care home liaison team provides assessment and intervention for older people (65+) with mental health needs who live in a care home. The team also helps care home staff to provide the appropriate care for older people with mental health needs by offering specialist …
Tuberculosis (TB) service
Tuberculosis (TB) is a mycobacterial disease which can affect a number of different organisations in the body. The Barnsley and Wakefield TB service provides screening, advice and support to people in the Barnsley and Wakefield District being treated for TB and their family members. The …
Barnsley Integrated community equipment service
Barnsley integrated community equipment service offers a range of loan equipment to support the care needs and promote the independence of service users living in Barnsley. We have a range of equipment for both adults and children to support service users and their carers with items …
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Yorkshire Smokefree
Yorkshire Smokefree provides expert NHS advice and support for anyone who wants to stop smoking. So when you’re ready to quit, we’re ready to help. Our friendly experts will help you find the best way to quit and provide support throughout your journey, so you’re …
Ward 19 Priestley unit (Kirklees)
Ward 19 is an inpatient ward on Priestley unit at Dewsbury and District Hospital for the assessment and treatment of any form of mental health condition for service users usually over the age of 65 years. The ward is split into male and female areas …
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Equipment, adaptation and sensory impairment service
The equipment, adaptation and sensory impairment service includes: The equipment and adaptations assessment team The sensory impairment team We help people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. We help people make the most of their abilities to remain as independent and safe as possible in their …
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Live Well Wakefield
Live Well Wakefield is a referral based social prescribing and supported self-management service, providing support to adults (18+) who either live in the Wakefield District, or are registered with a Wakefield GP. The team understand that there are many things that can impact on our …
Expert Patients Programme and other self-management courses
Nobody knows you better than you know yourself. So, doesn’t it make sense that the same will be true when it comes to managing your health condition? Our self-management course – the Wakefield Expert Patients Programme (EPP) – compliments existing care you get from the …
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Memory service (Barnsley)
Please note: Our service is not linked to the Summer Lane car park COVID-19 testing site. The postcode for the Summer Lane COVID-19 testing site is S73 0DD. You need to book an appointment to get a PCR coronavirus test on GOV.UK before visiting a testing site. Barnsley …
Liaison and diversion service
Liaison and diversion services are based in the police stations in Doncaster, Barnsley and Shepcote Lane in Sheffield. They provide people with assistance in police cells, courts or in the community. Staff in our service can help vulnerable adults and young people from when they …