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).