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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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Memory service (Wakefield)
The Wakefield memory service provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for people with memory problems. Assessments usually take place in an individual’s home, with diagnosis and follow up visits being held in a clinic setting. Treatment is usually the prescription of an anti-dementia medication that …
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 …
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 …
Single Point of Access (SPA) Wakefield
The Single Point of Access (SPA) team in Wakefield acts a streamlined point of contact for all secondary mental health referrals in the area. Acting as the sole point of contact for referrers the team are able to signpost service users accurately to the correct …
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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 …
Forensic child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)
The forensic CAMHS team works closely with CAMHS and other agencies to provide specialist consultation, assessment and intervention for forensic concerns or complex presentations in children and young people. Referrals to the team are generally prompted by concerns about potential risks that may include problems …
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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 …
Child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) (Barnsley)
CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health services. We are the NHS service that offers support and treatment for children and young people, aged up to 18 years old, who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing. We also support parents, carers …
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