Change of service
The Carers Intensive Support service for Castlepoint and Rochford will close on 30 September 2026.
Please note this does not affect the service for Southend, which continues.
If you have any questions please contact the Team Lead, Nancy Smith on 07583 122426 or [email protected]
- Phone number:
- 01702 226190
- Address:
Harland Centre
Balmoral Road
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 7DM
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.
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.