Older Adult Mental Health and Memory Service
Specialist mental health and memory service for older adults aged 65+ and dementia support including Admiral Nurse care
This is a specialist NHS service with experienced professionals trained in working with older adults and dementia. The team takes a person-centred approach and includes specialist support for carers through our Admiral Nurses. You're not alone in this journey.
About this service
Specialist mental health and memory service for older adults aged 65+ and dementia support including Admiral Nurse care. The multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing support tailored to your mental health needs. They can manage medication, provide psychological therapy, and for dementia, include specialist Admiral Nurses who support both you and your carers with understanding and managing dementia. It is for Older adults aged 65+ living in Barking and Dagenham with severe mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, bipolar
How they can help you
The multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing support tailored to your mental health needs. They can manage medication, provide psychological therapy, and for dementia, include specialist Admiral Nurses who support both you and your carers with understanding and managing dementia.
What to expect
You will have an initial assessment with the team who will discuss your mental health or memory concerns. Based on this, a care plan will be developed which may include therapy sessions, medication management, and support groups. If you have dementia, an Admiral Nurse may be involved to support you and your carers.
Who it's for
Older adults aged 65+ living in Barking and Dagenham with severe mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia). Also accepts referrals aged 18+ for memory and progressive cognitive disorders including dementia.
Eligibility
Adults aged 65+ with severe and long-term mental health needs, or adults aged 18+ with progressive cognitive disorders and suspected dementia. Referral from a healthcare professional usually required.
Referral needed
A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Adults aged 65+ with severe and long-term mental health needs, or adults aged 18+ with progressive cognitive disorders and suspected dementia. Referral from a healthcare professional usually required.
- services.opening_hours
- 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Referral requirements
- A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Contact
0300 555 1016BDOAMHT@nelft.nhs.ukVisit WebsiteBroad Street Health Centre, Morland Road, Dagenham, RM10 9HUReport a Problem With This Listing
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Contact
0300 555 1016BDOAMHT@nelft.nhs.ukVisit WebsiteBroad Street Health Centre, Morland Road, Dagenham, RM10 9HUReport 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.