Acute Liaison and Psychiatry for Older People
NHS mental-health assistance for patients aged 65+ receiving physical treatment at Northampton or Kettering General Hospital, with advice for carers.
You do not have to carry every part of this alone. Support can help make things feel steadier, clearer and a little less overwhelming.
About this service
Acute Liaison and Psychiatry for Older People offers nHS mental-health assistance for patients aged 65+ receiving physical treatment at Northampton or Kettering General Hospital, with advice for carers. This service is there to provide practical help, specialist support and clearer next steps when caring responsibilities, memory concerns, bereavement, later life needs or serious illness are affecting everyday life. Depending on the service, support may include advice, respite, assessment, diagnosis, emotional support, hospice care or follow-up guidance. Checking the website or contacting the service can help confirm how support is accessed and what is currently available.
How they can help you
Acute Liaison and Psychiatry for Older People can help by providing calm, informed support that meets people with dignity and understanding. Depending on the service, this may include advice, practical planning, specialist assessment, emotional support, respite guidance, dementia-related help, befriending or end-of-life care. The aim is to reduce uncertainty, improve support around the person and help families feel less alone.
What to expect
When you get in touch, the team may explain whether a referral or assessment is needed and guide you on the next step.
Who it's for
Hospital patients aged 65 and over whose mental health needs extra support while receiving physical treatment, plus advice for carers.
Eligibility
Usually for older patients under hospital care who need liaison mental health support.
Referral needed
A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Usually for older patients under hospital care who need liaison mental health support.
- Referral requirements
- A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
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Cost
Free
Related support nearby
If this is not quite right, these similar services may help next.
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Care and Repair Northamptonshire
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free