Summary
Older Peoples Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT’s) support older people requiring specialist mental health services.
CMHT’s are comprised of community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, approved social workers, support workers, psychiatrists and staff grade doctors.
The teams work with patients in their own homes which can include; warden controlled complexes, private and local authority residential homes, private and NHS nursing homes, and the Trust’s community resource centres.
Contact address
- Phone number:
- 01268 366470
- Address:
Sydervelt Centre
Sydervelt Road
Canvey Island
SS8 9EG
Service information
CMHT’s perform a variety of working including:
- Assessment
- Care planning, co-ordination and monitoring
- Rehabilitation
- Occupational therapy
- Domiciliary support
All initial assessments are carried out by a qualified worker and if ongoing care is required a care co-ordinator is assigned.
Referral information
The Community Mental Health Teams have an open referral system and referrals are also accepted for people under the age of 65 with early onset dementia.