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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 …
Willow ward (Barnsley)
Willow Ward is a gender-specific inpatient ward with 5 male beds and 5 female beds, all en-suite. The ward is on one level providing disabled access and shower facilities/bathing. There is also a male/female lounge, dining area and small garden area. The ward‘s philosophy is …
Insight team (early intervention in psychosis) for Wakefield
The Wakefield 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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Cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation service
The cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation service delivers specialist assessment, planning and care to encourage and support patients through a 6 – 8 week programme of exercise and education, helping them to achieve and maintain optimal physical and psychological health. We offer group based exercise sessions or individual …
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Ward 18 Priestley unit (Kirklees)
Ward 18 is a mixed-sex inpatient ward for working age adults on Priestley unit at Dewsbury and District Hospital. It provides 24 hour support to people experiencing mental health conditions. The ward aims to provide a relaxing environment for people experiencing a serious mental health …
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Crofton ward (Fieldhead)
The Crofton ward provides assessment and treatment for people aged 65 and over who are experiencing mental health problems. We also accept referrals from working-age adults and people identified with having early onset dementia where appropriate. We are a mixed sex unit with individual bedrooms. …
The Poplars (Pontefract)
The Poplars ward is a mixed sex mental health unit for people who have been diagnosed with dementia. Admissions to our service can range from voluntary admission to individuals who are detained under the Mental Health Act. Due to cognitive impairment (ability to think and …
Beamshaw ward (Barnsley)
Beamshaw ward is controlled access, male-only 14 bed inpatient unit which provides support to those experiencing an acute mental crisis where there are significant risks to themselves/and or others. The nursing team on the unit provide assessments for both informal service users (service users admitted …
Community therapies team (North Kirklees)
The North Kirklees community therapy team accepts referrals for assessment, interventions and case management from both Trust services and other organisations. The service is for people who do not have a diagnosis of psychotic illness, but have (or are likely to have) mental health conditions …
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Community mental health team (CMHT) (Lower Valley)
Lower Valley community mental health team provides assessment, support and care for people with complex mental health needs. These include moderate to severe depression, moderate to severe anxiety, and mood disorders including bipolar disorder, psychotic illnesses and personality disorders. Psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, …
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