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What we do

  • Respond rapidly to urgent and routine referrals to carry out mental health and memory assessments to promote early intervention, diagnosis and treatment
  • Offer you and significant others support in treatment, choice and care
  • Offer support and advice on issues relating to the management of symptoms and behaviours associated with mental illness, including dementia
  • We work collaboratively with the Warrington Wellbeing Service and the Alzheimer’s Society. We also liaise with other agencies and professionals, including: general practitioners, district nurses, community matrons and social workers to promote proactive patient centred care.

Aims of the service

The community Later Life and Memory Service specialises in meeting the needs of older adults with mental illness and dementia. This dedicated team provides innovative, whole person intervention and treatment through a multidisciplinary approach. Collaborating with other agencies and professionals within the community, we provide rapid and responsive input that includes support, intervention and education.

Who do we see?

We accept referrals for people whose GP is in the area of Warrington. Warrington Wellbeing Service accept referrals for people who pay their council tax to Warrington.

Who is in the team?

The team provides a multidisciplinary approach with access to a wide range of professionals:

  • Consultant psychiatrist
  • Senior nurse practitioners
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Occupational therapists
  • Team manager
  • Support workers
  • Assistant practitioner
  • Administration staff
  • Social workers

Service hours

We can be contacted between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

For more information contact

Later Life and Memory Service
Beckett Unit
Hollins Park Hospital
Hollins Lane
Winwick
Warrington
WA2 8WA

Tel: 01925 664 041

Our patients matter

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust listens and responds to patients and their carers to help improve the services we deliver.

If you have any comments,compliments or concerns you can speak with a member of staff or contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and Complaints Team.

Telephone: 0151 471 2377Freephone: 0800 328 2941Email: palsandcomplaints@merseycare.nhs.uk

 

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