Archive for the “Nursing assistant” category
Electroconvulsive therapy
The service provides electroconvulsive therapy to people suffering from severe mental health conditions such as depression which has not responded well to other treatment. Electroconvulsive therapy consists of stimulating the brain with a safe dose of electricity. The electricity produces a controlled seizure, which is …
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 …
Newhaven low secure learning disability service (Wakefield)
Newhaven is a low secure service providing 16 beds for males with a learning disability based at Fieldhead in Wakefield. In addition to inpatient beds, the service provides an outreach service which supports people to integrate back into the community. Newhaven provides high quality assessment …
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Ward 19 male and Ward 19 female – Priestley unit (Kirklees)
Ward 19 male and Ward 19 female are our gender specific older adult inpatient wards for the assessment and treatment of any form of mental health condition for service users usually over the age of 65 years. The wards are located on The Priestley Unit …
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Intermediate care service
The intermediate care service is provided to patients after leaving hospital or when they are at risk of being admitted to hospital. The service is a ‘bridge’ between hospital and independent living and aims to stabilise and improve levels of independence and wellbeing to a …
Barnsley children’s speech and language therapy service
The Barnsley children’s speech and language therapy service provides support to children and young people aged 0-18 years with communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties (dysphagia) who live in Barnsley or who are registered with a Barnsley GP and who meet our referral criteria. We …
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Clark ward (Barnsley)
Clark ward is a 14 bedded, single gender female ward for the assessment and treatment of working age adults predominantly from the Barnsley, though regularly accepts admissions from the whole South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust catchment area. The ward caters for those …
Rapid access service
The rapid access service team acts as a single point of access for all referrals to older peoples services 365 days a year. We provide an initial assessment for all service users presenting with mental health needs and signpost them to the most appropriate care. …
Barnsley tier 3 weight management service
Barnsley’s tier 3 weight management service helps people to achieve a healthier weight and improve their overall wellbeing. The service utilises diet and lifestyle interventions such as improving the overall quality of a diet, increasing physical activity levels, and implementing behavioural strategies. In addition, the …
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Mental health liaison team
The mental health liaison team provides diagnosis, support and information to people who are in a general hospital (in accident and emergency or as an inpatient) and experiencing problems with their mental health. The team is based at two sites – Calderdale Royal Hospital and …