NELFT: Dementia Crisis Support Team

The Dementia Crisis Support Team works with adults over 18 years of age who have a diagnosed Dementia or a suspected Dementia. We cover Thurrock, Basildon & Brentwood residents. The aim of our team is to reduce a patient’s need to access A & E services and to avoid a hospital admission during a crisis period. We engage with the patient and / or carer in their own home or usual place of residence with rapid assessment, intervention, treatment and short term follow up for a maximum of six weeks.

We are a team made up of health professionals including Psychiatrists, Nurses and support workers all of whom have the relevant skills and experience. There is a nominated Social Care Dementia Lead / social worker from Thurrock area within the team who undertakes crisis work alongside the health professionals.

We engage with the patient and / or carer in their own home or usual place of residence with rapid assessment, intervention, treatment and short term follow up for a maximum of six weeks. This includes:

• Assessment and support in response to a crisis or a potential deterioration in mental health 
• Signpost patients who develop acute physical illnesses whilst under our care, by liaising with GP’s, community physical health services and other appropriate services.
• A medication review and prescribing of mental health medication to prevent unplanned emergency admissions
  in conjunction with the GP
• Support to maintain independence and safety to remain in your own home
• Working in conjunction with other services including health teams, social services and voluntary organisations

To arrange a home visit please call, email or use System One (electronic referrals from health professionals, GP’s) to make a referral. For further information please visit our WEBSITE.

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