The South Central Northumberland Older Adult Team, based in Ashmore House in Ashington, provides specialist assessment, treatment and care for older people with mental health problems arising from functional or organic disorders. They work with people who need more specialist assessment or intensive treatment than their GP or other health worker is able to give. The teams consist of a range of specially trained staff with different roles and expertise.
The help offered may include:
The team provides a service to men and women, the majority of whom are aged 65 or older, although they do see people younger than this.
The team operate an open referral system.
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Information about the Northumberland Older Adult Teams who provide a wide range of support for people, usually over the age of 65, seeking specialist advice for a mental health difficulty. They work with people who need more specialist assessment or intensive treatment than their GP or other health worker is able to give.
