Doctor: Dr Saheem Gul

Ward manager: Debbie Chown
Tel: 0300 555 1201 ext. 5671
Email: debbie.chown@nelft.nhs.uk

Ward tel: 0300 555 1201 ext. 5668 / 4337

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Referrals

Referrals are managed by the relevant home treatment team. There are no direct referrals for this ward.

Criteria: Aged 65 and over. People who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis whose presentation is complex requiring a period of inpatient treatment.

Exclusions:

• Primary diagnosis of drug or alcohol abuse
• Primary diagnosis of neurological disorder or brain injury
• Main need is for social respite care
• Suffering from an acute infectious disease

Test results required at referral: Needs to be medically stable.