Dementia and Frailty Support Service - Dudley Integrated Health and Care Trust (DIHC)
Dementia and Frailty Support Service - Dudley Integrated Health and Care Trust (DIHC)
Carers Support
Organiser:
Lisa Harland
Email:
dihc.halesowenmemory@nhs.net
Job Title:
Dementia and Frailty Link Worker
Everybody forgets things from time to time. But if you are noticing problems with your memory, or that of someone close to you, it’s important to get some help and advice.
If you belong to a GP practice listed below*, then you can ask reception staff for a referral to the Link Workers – Lisa Harland and Stephanie Powell. Alternatively you can self refer by emailing: dihc.halesowenmemory@nhs.net
They can visit you and help with:
• Identifying areas where support is required via a holistic support plan.
• Referring to services for Social Care/OT and Carers’ Assessments, Carers support, Telecare, Benefits and Legal Advice, housing issues, healthy lifestyles, and emotional support, befriending and community activities.
If appropriate, we then liaise with GP's and refer into the Memory Assessment service with the aim of getting a timely diagnosis and further support.
*GP Practices:
- St Margaret’s Well
- Stourside
- Alexandra
- Feldon Lane and Hawne Lane
- Lapal
- Clement Road
Everybody forgets things from time to time. But if you are noticing problems with your memory, or that of someone close to you, it’s important to get some help and advice.
If you belong to a GP practice listed below*, then you can ask reception staff for a referral to the Link Workers – Lisa Harland and Stephanie Powell. Alternatively you can self refer by emailing: dihc.halesowenmemory@nhs.net
They can visit you and help with:
• Identifying areas where support is required via a holistic support plan.
• Referring to services for Social Care/OT and Carers’ Assessments, Carers support, Telecare, Benefits and Legal Advice, housing issues, healthy lifestyles, and emotional support, befriending and community activities.
If appropriate, we then liaise with GP's and refer into the Memory Assessment service with the aim of getting a timely diagnosis and further support.
*GP Practices:
- St Margaret’s Well
- Stourside
- Alexandra
- Feldon Lane and Hawne Lane
- Lapal
- Clement Road
Group Information
Coverages:
Halesowen
Target Audiences:
Older People, Children, Carers
Support Groups:
Dementia
Notes
Eligibility Notes:
Patients must be registered with one of the six Halesowen GP practices listed above
Referral Notes:
You can self refer on the email above