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Author:

HIRST Joanne; OLDKNOW Helen;

Title:

Rapid access for older people to specialist mental health services.

Reference:

Nursing Times, 24.2.09, pp.12-13.

ISSN paper:

0954-7762

Abstract:

This article outlines an initiative to provide rapid access to specialist services for older people with mental health difficulties living in care homes. It outlines the main aims of the service and its impact. The service has significantly reduced unnecessary hospital admissions.

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Format:

article;

Topics:

access to services; care homes; dementia; mental health services; older people; residents;

Content Type:

practice;

Country/Region:

England;

Record ID:

www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=74479255-2553-47e9-853a-b4fd3df830ed

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