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Schools vaccination team
The immunisation team consists of registered nurses and healthcare support workers who deliver the national school age programme of immunisations in Barnsley. These programmes are mainly delivered in Barnsley schools but may also be provided at home or a clinic venue.
Wakefield adult learning disability health service
This service is a community health service for people with learning disabilities who need support to improve health and wellbeing. It includes psychiatry, psychology, specialist learning disability nursing, therapists and an intensive support team with many different skills. The team provide specialised support to people …
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Neighbourhood nursing service
The neighbourhood nursing service is essential in preventing unnecessary admission to hospital. Community matrons provide case management for individuals within community settings who have complex long-term conditions requiring support from both health and social care services. Community matrons are responsible for providing service users with …
Paediatric therapy service
The paediatric therapy service aims to enable the child to maximise their potential, in all aspects of daily life. The service works in close partnership with families, carers, schools, nurseries, and other professionals. Paediatric therapists see children in clinics, children’s centres, nurseries, schools and in …
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 …
Intermediate care service
The intermediate care service is provided to patients after leaving hospital or when they are at risk of being admitted to hospital. The service is a ‘bridge’ between hospital and independent living and aims to stabilise and improve levels of independence and wellbeing to a …
Day services (Highfields)
The day service at Highfields is for adults with learning and physical disabilities who have complex health needs. The service is run in partnership with Kirklees Council, with the Trust providing specialist staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals accessing the day service. Our …
Paediatric audiology
The paediatric audiology department provides specialist assessment and management of babies and children aged 0-18 with hearing problems, with close links to others professionals who have contact with these children. Hearing assessments are performed by qualified audiologists in a state of the art paediatric audiological …
Children’s speech and language therapy service
The children’s speech and language therapy service provide support to children and young people aged 0-18 years with communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia) who live in Barnsley or who are registered with a Barnsley GP and who meet our referral criteria. We offer: Telehealth and …
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