Older people’s mental health inpatient
Located in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
Our older people’s mental health inpatient wards cater to adults aged over 65 facing functional mental illnesses.
How we can help
We provide support with conditions that encompass various mental health disorders, including but not limited to:
- anxiety
- depression
- psychosis
- phobias
- dementias
- disorders related to brain degeneration
Specific inpatient services are available in different regions:
- Windermere Lodge in Doncaster
- The Willows in Rotherham
- Laurel ward at Great Oaks mental health unit in North Lincolnshire
These facilities offer specialised care tailored to the unique needs of older individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Non-urgent advice: How to get help
The older people’s mental health inpatient services do not accept self-referrals. Patients are referred through care pathways through healthcare professionals.
Contact the service
Wards are open every day:
- 10am to midday
- 1pm to 5pm
- 6pm to 9pm
If you are unable to visit at these times, arrangements can be made for you to visit at other times. We also accommodate alternative visiting times for carers or family for additional familiar support if needed.
If this is required, please speak with the nurse in charge on the ward to arrange this.
Rotherham
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Address
General Hospital
The Willows
Moorgate Rd
Rotherham
S60 2UD -
Reception
Doncaster
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Address
Windermere Lodge
Tickhill Road Site
Tickhill Road
Balby
Doncaster
DN4 8QN -
Phone
North Lincolnshire
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Address
Laurel Ward
Great Oaks
Ashby High Street
Ashby
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN16 2JX -
Phone
Your opinion
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- Rotherham Woodlands service feedback
- Doncaster Windermere service feedback
- North Lincolnshire Great Oaks service feedback
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Page last reviewed: February 02, 2026
Next review due: February 02, 2027
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