For clinicians
Service lead: Jenny Redpath - older adults mental health team & memory service manager
Service manager: Stephanie Sullivan, acting assistant integrated care director for mental health & learning disability services
Tel: 0300 555 1016 ext 65237
Email: BDOAMHT@nelft.nhs.uk
(Please ensure patient identifiable information is password protected)
Referrals
Referrals are made via fax, telephone call or letter direct to older adults access and assessment team. Please use BDOAAT@nhs.net if sending e-referrals, as this ensures they are sent securely.
Criteria: All new referrals need to be made via the GP to exclude/treat physical causes for presenting problems.
- Any person aged 65 and over with mental health difficulties.
- Any person with dementia or suspected of having dementia resident in Barking and Dagenham
Exclusions: None
Test results required at referral: If suspected dementia, please complete dementia blood screening and midstream urine (MSU).