Archive for the “Older people (65+)” category
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, …
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 …
The Horizon Centre
The Horizon Centre is a specialist short term assessment and treatment unit for people with a learning disability over the age of 18 (excluding those who require low or medium secure type services). The unit has eight beds, six are commissioned beds and there are two spot purchase …
Neighbourhood rehabilitation service (home based occupational therapy)
The community occupational therapy service provides a high-quality service for adults over the age of 16 within their own home, residential or nursing home. We help people with complex physical disabilities and neurological impairments maximise their independence within the community. The team provides a range …
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Parkinson’s service
The Parkinson’s nurse service provides care to patients, carers and families in Barnsley, enabling those patients who are newly diagnosed and throughout their illness to benefit from being managed in an environment suited to their individual needs. The service provides individualised care, empowering people to …
Podiatry / Foot Protection service – Barnsley
We are a team of health care professionals who specialist in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of pathologies which can affect the foot and associated structures. We specialise in the management of high-risk foot care with the aim of reducing the need for service users …
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Neighbourhood rehabilitation service (home based physiotherapy)
The home based (domiciliary) physiotherapy service aims to provide a high-quality service for adults over 16 years of age within their own home. The service provides assessment and treatment to housebound patients, residents in care homes and patients with complex needs affecting access to clinics. We …
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Dietetics – Barnsley community nutrition and dietetic service
The community nutrition and dietetic service provides specialist dietetic advice for patients requiring nutrition support, as well as those with a range of conditions including diabetes, IBS, coeliac disease and other gastrointestinal disorders. The service also provides specialist dietetic intervention for adults with complex palliative …
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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 …