Woodhorn Ward is for older people who need help with their mental health. Many of the people who stay here have dementia.

The ward has 10 beds. Both men and women stay here.

The team involved in your care could include:

  • Podiatrists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Pharmacists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Arts Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Speech and Language Therapists
  • Social Workers

Who is Woodhorn for?

Most older people who need help with their mental health get help at home. But a few people need to come into hospital for a while.

Wards like ours help older people with two kinds of mental health illness:

  • Illness that changes how you feel and think. These include depression, anxiety and psychosis.
    Staff sometimes call this functional illness.
  • Illness that slowly changes the brain, such as dementia.
    Staff sometimes call this organic illness.

John’s Campaign – Information for carers

Carers matter to people living with dementia, confusion or other complex needs, who find it hard to cope in unfamiliar situations.

If you are a carer you have a right to continue your support (if you and they wish) whenever they’re away from home. A stay in hospital can be especially challenging and your involvement may be crucial.

John’s Campaign is supported by the Chief Nursing Officers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, by leading UK charities and Royal Colleges.

Please ask for a John’s Campaign leaflet or visit the website

How can I get referred?

You can be referred by your Care Co-ordinator, GP, Primary Care Mental Health Team and Specialist Mental Health Service.