CMHT- Community Mental Health Team - Older Adults service

Every service user referred to with a non-urgent referral for assessment is seen within 14 days, in line with the regional CQUIN indicator two.

96% of our staff have received training in all mandatory areas such as information governance, health and safety and fire procedure.

We fully meet the requirements of the seven day follow up following an individual’s discharge.

We help to support good communication and understanding of service user needs by utilising key tools such as the Portrait of a Life (a Trust e-learning tool).

Support offered

Our team provides a range of support and treatments to people accessing our services. Some examples include:

  • Support for family and carers
  • Group work
  • Occupational therapy
  • Education sessions aimed at improving understanding for service users, carers, their families and other professionals
  • Recreational activities including exercise and social groups aimed at building social skills – a good example is our allotment group
  • Self-care sessions aimed at building self-confidence, image and self esteem
  • Promoting engagement, motivation and independence
  • Health screening to help improving physical and mental wellbeing
  • Assertive out reach support to reduce the risk of service users needing to be admitted to hospital
  • Advice and support for care homes

Accessing the service

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