We provide specialist day services for the population of Harrow who are over 65 and who are experiencing mental health difficulties or dementia.
Bentley House Day Assessment Unit is open five days a week, with patients attending 1-3 days a week depending on their needs. We offer assessment, treatment and planning of future care for olders adults with mental health needs.
We are staffed by a team of:
- psychiatrists and doctors
- nurses and healthcare assistants
- psychologists
- occupational therapists
We liaise with:
- Social Services
- community mental health teams
- voluntary sector agencies
We offer:
- assessment of needs by the multidisciplinary staff team
- planning and delivery of care
- a range of individual and group activities within therapeutic lines
- regular reviews of progress
- liaison with other agencies
- support for carers
- advice on community resources
- planned discharge
Transport can be arranged for those not able to make their own way to the centre. Hot meals and refreshments are provided. There is no charge for these facilities.
Individuals may be referred to the service by their GP. An individual assessment will be carried out by a team member and a referral will be made to the Bentley House Day Assessment Unit if it is thought to be appropriate.
Service aims:
The service aims to meet the needs of the clients and carers to enable all parties to live in the most independent and successful way possible. The Day Assessment Unit also supports a drop-in service in Harrow and is looking to further address the needs of patients by developing an outreach service.
We recognise the ethnic diversity of Harrow and wish to ensure services are accessible to all members of the community. We will organise interpreters as required.