Merton Older People's Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Who we are
This service is for people over the age of 65 with dementia or other organic illness and over the age of 75 with functional mental illness such as depression.
Who is the service for
We are a multi-disciplinary team member which is made of nurses, consultants, other medical staff, occupational therapists, and psychologists.
Where to find us
Springfield University Hospital
61 Glenburnie Road
Tooting
London
SW17 7DJ
Our opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am -5:00pm
Who you might see / our staff
Dr Shah: Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Al -Daghistani: Consultant Psychiatrist.
Melita Fearns: Team Manager /RMN
What you can expect
When you use our services you will receive an assessment of your mental health needs and a care plan detailing the support you will receive. Everybody who uses our services has one named person who will co-ordinate their care and support. This person will be either a named professional or, if your needs are more complex, a care co-ordinator. This person will be your main point of contact and you can talk with them about how your treatment and support are going.
Referrals
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Referrals to the team can be made via email MertonoPAdminTeam@swlstg.nhs.uk or telephone. Referrals can be accepted from:
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Mental Health Crisis Line
Patient advice and liaison service
Finding a service
Contact us
Mental Health Support Line
Childline
Samaritans