Archive for the “Patients(self-referral)” category
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 …
Health integration team
The health integration team aims to facilitate the integration of overseas arrivals into mainstream health services and address inequalities in health and wellbeing. The team has responsibility for newly arrived asylum seekers residing in Barnsley, asylum seekers under the age of 18 without family, refugees, …
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 …
Barnsley Integrated community equipment service
Barnsley integrated community equipment service offers a range of loan equipment to support the care needs and promote the independence of service users living in Barnsley. We have a range of equipment for both adults and children to support service users and their carers with items …
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Yorkshire Smokefree
Yorkshire Smokefree provides expert NHS advice and support for anyone who wants to stop smoking. So when you’re ready to quit, we’re ready to help. Our friendly experts will help you find the best way to quit and provide support throughout your journey, so you’re …
Equipment, adaptation and sensory impairment service
The equipment, adaptation and sensory impairment service includes: The equipment and adaptations assessment team The sensory impairment team We help people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. We help people make the most of their abilities to remain as independent and safe as possible in their …
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Live Well Wakefield
Live Well Wakefield is a referral based social prescribing and supported self-management service, providing support to adults (18+) who either live in the Wakefield District, or are registered with a Wakefield GP. The team understand that there are many things that can impact on our …