Archive for the “Nurse” category
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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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 …
Children’s disability team
The children’s community learning disability nursing team is based within the disabled children’s team which is provided by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. We work together throughout the Barnsley borough supporting children aged 0-17 years old with a learning disability and, or autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). …
Continence and urology service
The continence and urology service provides specialist bladder and bowel assessment, treatment and management for service users with an identified incontinence problem. We offer specialist assessment in a clinical setting or in the individual’s own home for patients deemed housebound. Assessments can include bladder scans …