Archive for the “Memory and dementia” category
Wakefield admiral nurse
Admiral Nurses are registered nurses who have a specialist knowledge in dementia care. We provide support to family, carers and people living with dementia within the Wakefield and five towns area. Our approach is family and relationship focused and includes making sure carers have the …
Memory service (Barnsley)
Please note: Our service is not linked to the Summer Lane car park COVID-19 testing site. The postcode for the Summer Lane COVID-19 testing site is S73 0DD. You need to book an appointment to get a PCR coronavirus test on GOV.UK before visiting a testing site. Barnsley …
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. …
Admiral nurses
Dementia UK, who founded and developed the Admiral Nursing model, works in partnership with South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG and NHS North Kirklees CCG to help to govern, monitor, and support the Admiral Nurse service. Admiral Nurses are registered …
Memory service (Kirklees)
Kirklees memory service accepts referrals for those individuals aged 65 and over who are experiencing difficulties with memory/cognitive functioning. The service has a specialist team for those under 65 years of age called the Crowlees early onset dementia team. The memory service is a commissioned …
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 …
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 …
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 …