Archive for the “Older people (65+)” category
Clinical psychology (older people’s service)
Our team consists of six clinical psychologists, one assistant psychologist (AP) and a team secretary working with older people across the Wakefield area. All clinical psychologists in the team link across the older people’s psychology (OPS) pathway including the Rapid Access Service (RAS), community mental …
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Forensic community transition team (FCTT)
The forensic community transition team (FCTT) is a community mental health service that is an integrated part of the service provided by The Bretton Centre, Fieldhead. We provide a bio-psychosocial and formulation-led service to help our service users reintegrate successfully back into the community. Our …
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Kirklees outreach team
The Kirklees outreach team provides a service for older people whose mental health needs increase significantly either due to an acute (severe) episode or relapse of an enduring (long-lasting) mental health condition. The service offers short-term intensive home based treatment and support as an alternative …
Community mental health team (CMHT) older people’s service (North Kirklees)
North 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 …
Talking Therapies | Kirklees
You can self-refer to Kirklees Talking Therapies by completing the self-referral form on the Talking Therapies website. Kirklees Talking Therapies provides a choice of services for people experiencing common mental health problems such as depression, stress, panic and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The help available depends on …
Memory service (Kirklees)
Kirklees memory service accepts referrals for those individuals aged 65 and over who are experiencing difficulties with memory/cognitive functioning. The service has a specialist team for those under 65 years of age called the Crowlees early onset dementia team. The memory service is a commissioned …
Physiotherapy
We are a small physiotherapy team who provide services to inpatient units in Kirklees and undertake domiciliary (home) visits in South Kirklees, including care homes. Domiciliary visits in North Kirklees are undertaken by Locala who can be contacted on 01924 351544. Conditions we frequently treat …
Memory service (Wakefield)
The Wakefield memory service provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for people with memory problems. Assessments usually take place in an individual’s home, with diagnosis and follow up visits being held in a clinic setting. Treatment is usually the prescription of an anti-dementia medication that …
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, …