Archive for the “Health visitors” category
Insight team (early interventions in psychosis) for South Kirklees
The 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 the …
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Perinatal Mental Health Team
We specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of women affected by moderate to severe mental health problems during and after pregnancy. We offer specialist advice about the use of mental health medications during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. We also offer pre-conception advice for women …
Forensic outreach liaison service (FOLS)
FOLS LD/A provide enhanced care and treatment in a community setting to keep individuals out of secure hospital and prison, by working to reduce their risk of encountering the Criminal Justice System in the first place. We support men and women aged 18 and above …
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Caldervalley enhanced team
The proposed multi-disciplinary approach of EPT is based on recovery-focused principles and looks at positive risk-taking. They aim to: Create the conditions where better outcomes can be achieved for service users and their families Improve service user safety Support the reduction of patient safety incidents …
Child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) (Kirklees)
Part of Thriving Kirklees partnership. We offer assessment and interventions to children and young people who present with persistent and significant difficulties with the following: Depression where severe or not responded to earlier intervention Self-harm and suicide attempt Severe anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorder) Eating …
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Macmillan information and support centre (Wakefield)
We provide cancer support and information for patients, carers, families and the general public. We also give welfare rights advice and signpost service users to local resources within the community.
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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 …
Child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) (Calderdale)
Part of the Open Minds partnership in Calderdale. Child and adolescent mental health services in Calderdale are delivered by a number of organisations that make up the Open Minds Partnership. The Open Minds Partnership’s approach is based on a person’s individual need. It focusses on …
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Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) – Calderdale
Calderdale Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) helps people to get quick and easy access to the best type of therapy for their individual needs. Many people experience problems with their psychological (mental) wellbeing at some point in their lives. IAPT can help by gaining …
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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 …