Archive for the “Older people (65+)” category
Electroconvulsive therapy
The service provides electroconvulsive therapy to people suffering from severe mental health conditions such as depression which has not responded well to other treatment. Electroconvulsive therapy consists of stimulating the brain with a safe dose of electricity. The electricity produces a controlled seizure, which is …
Community mental health team (CMHT) older people’s service (South Kirklees)
South Kirklees community mental health team (CMHT) provides assessment, support and care for people aged over 65 with dementia and/or mental health conditions. The team aims to provide mental health services which put the individual first and recognise the needs of the diverse population of …
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 few different organisations in the body. Both Barnsley and Wakefield community TB service is a nurse led service which provides high quality care and support to people and their families suffering from TB. The service …
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 advisors will help you find the best way for you to quit and provide support throughout your journey. We …
Ward 19 male and Ward 19 female – Priestley unit (Kirklees)
Ward 19 male and Ward 19 female are our gender specific older adult inpatient wards for the assessment and treatment of any form of mental health condition for service users usually over the age of 65 years. The wards are located on The Priestley Unit …
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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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