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Neuropsychiatric services for people with brain injuries, dementias and Huntington's' Disease. PowerPoint presentation
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A charity leading innovation in mental health
Neuropsychiatrywhat do we offer?
What is Neuropsychiatry• St Andrew's is the largest not-for-profit mental
healthcare charity in the UK.• We offer specialist services for men, women,
adolescents and older people across: • Mental Health• Acquired Brain Injury • Progressive and Neurodegenerative Conditions
such as Huntington’s Disease and Dementias• Range of approaches that are person centred• MDT approach
The service structure
Patient at the centre
Catering and Hotel services
Dietician
Pharmacy
Advocacy
Chaplaincy
Family
Acquired Brain Injuries
• People aged 18 and above, both male and female who have experienced trauma, disease and anoxic brain damage
• We deliver an individually tailored service focused on enabling hope, recovery and independence.
• We cater specifically for service users who present at times with challenging behaviour as a result of their injuries.
Brain Injury Pathways
ABI InterventionsWorkbridge MAK Cafe
Activity centre
Community volunteering
Cooking and baking
Acceptance and self-esteem
Gym and swimming
Music and art groups Maths and literacy
Trips out
Money management, budgeting
Relationships group
Mindfulness/relaxation
Confidence building
Attention and memory workreminiscence
Neurodegenerative conditions
• What is Dementia?• Different types of Dementia:
– Alzheimer’s Disease– Vascular Disease– Dementia with Lewy Bodies– Fronto-Temporal Dementia– Korsakoff’s Syndrome
• What is Huntington’s Disease?
PNC Pathways
PNC Interventions• Art and music sessions• Life story books and reminiscence sessions• Relaxation and mindfulness• Thought restructuring therapy• Food and drink tasting sessions• Walks around the grounds and community• Trips out, seaside, canal trips, zoos• Spiritual support• Focusing on Rementia and not Dementia
What we aim to achieve?
• Improved quality of life, self-esteem, and emotional stability
• Improved functionality daily living skills• Improved mental health and well-being• Greater independence• Reduce risk and aggression • Move nearer home or back home if
appropriate
For more information, please refer to our websitewww.standrewshealthcare.co.uk
Thank you for listening!Any questions?