Older people’s mental health inpatient
Our older people’s mental health inpatient services cater to adults aged over 65 facing functional mental illnesses across Doncaster, Rotherham, and North Lincolnshire. These conditions encompass various mental health disorders, including but not limited to:
- anxiety
- depression
- psychosis
- phobias
- dementias
- disorders related to brain degeneration
How we can help
Specific inpatient services are available in different regions:
- Doncaster, Windermere Lodge.
- Rotherham, the Woodlands unit, comprising the Glade and the Brambles wards.
- North Lincolnshire, Laurel ward at Great Oaks mental health unit.
These facilities offer specialised care tailored to the unique needs of older individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Ward overview
Our approach revolves around personalised care and treatment for memory difficulties or dementia, emphasising understanding and supporting individual qualities based on their life history, preferences, needs, and abilities.
Details about Windermere lodge
Specialises in assessment and treatment for patients with memory difficulties or dementia.
Details about the Glade
Focused on assessment and treatment for patients experiencing memory issues or dementia.
Details about the Brambles
Aims to enhance the overall wellbeing of patients accessing the older people’s mental health services at the Woodlands.
Details about the Woodlands
Centres care on supporting patients qualities based on life history, preferences, needs, and abilities.
Details about Great Oaks
Offers services for patients experiencing acute mental health issues, providing a safe and stabilising environment for those in crisis, whether detained under the mental health act or voluntarily seeking care. These acute wards cater to patients requiring a high level of care and support when the community setting is not suitable for treatment.
How to get help
Doncaster older people’s mental health inpatient services
Self-referrals are not accepted, patients are referred through the Patient Flow team.
Rotherham the Woodlands
Not a self-referral service, referrals are usually received from other teams or healthcare professionals.
North Lincolnshire Great Oaks mental health unit
Referrals accepted from healthcare professionals like GPs. In crisis situations, patients can make self-referrals by calling 08000 804899.
Contact older people’s mental health inpatient services
Plan your journey
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Page last reviewed: May 07, 2024
Next review due: May 07, 2025