Archive for the “Service user” category
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 …
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 …
Psychological services (Kirklees)
The secondary care psychological therapy service provides assessment and therapy to people who present with severe, persistent and complex mental health problems characterised by difficulties that cause significant disruption in everyday functioning.
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Assertive outreach team (South Kirklees)
The South Kirklees assertive outreach team works with people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness who have a history of being difficult to engage with. The person would have complex needs and would require intensive support from the service. Service users would also have a …
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Housing support scheme
The housing support scheme is a service which offers housing advice for service users with complex mental health needs and their professionals and family. We can offer different levels of support from assisting the service user with advice to maintain a secure tenancy to supporting …
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, …
Insight team (early intervention in psychosis) for Calderdale
The Calderdale early intervention in psychosis team supports the early identification of psychosis in people aged 14 to 65. The team offers support for those experiencing a first episode psychosis in ages 14 to 65 and those who may be at risk of psychosis in …
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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 …
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 …