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Merton Older Adults Service is a community-based service for adults aged 75+ who are experiencing mental health difficulties. that cannot be supported in primary care. We provide assessment for a potential dementia diagnosis and post-diagnostic support for people of any age.
The Service comprises of three teams who work together to provide appropriate care and support according to patient or carer needs. There is also strong collaboration with colleagues in other healthcare services, social care and the voluntary sector.
- Service Type: Adult Community Services
- Service Contact: MertonOPAdminTeam@swlstg.nhs.uk
- Service Category: Community
- Address: The Wilson Hospital, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, CR4 4TP
- Reception hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
- Reception phone number: 0203 5135000
About our care
The Service includes different professionals: consultant psychiatrists specialising in supporting older people, community psychiatric nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and recovery support workers. Patients are seen in outpatient clinics or in their own home.
Depending on needs and circumstances, patients are supported by one of the following teams, with easy transition between teams if required.
Merton and Sutton Challenging Behaviour Service:
The challenging behaviour services provide assessment, treatment and support to people who typically have a diagnosis of dementia.
Merton Older People's Memory Assessment Service:
Memory Assessment Services provide diagnosis and treatment of dementia in people over 75 years of age (or below in exceptional circumstances). Our Memory Assessment Services also help to provide signposting to other services for post diagnosis support once a diagnosis has been made in one of our clinics. Referral to our Memory Assessment Services is usually via a service user’s GP as well as Secondary Care providers such as geriatricians and neurologists.
Merton Older People's Community Mental Health Team:
Our CMHT’s/ RST’s are for service users who are generally 75 years and over with moderate to severe mental health conditions such as mood disorders or psychotic illness, using a recovery model approach. We work closely with their carers, relatives, and social services to help facilitate joint and inclusive care planning. Referral to our CMHT’s/RST’s is usually via a service users’ GP as well as other Secondary Care providers such as geriatricians and neurologists.
Who is this service for?
Adults in Merton who are over the age of 75 or of any age with a diangosis of dementia, including residents in care/nursing homes.
Referrals and access
Referrals are usually made by GPs via the e-Referral Service (e-RS) as well as geriatricians and neurologists.
