Richmond Care Home Liaison Service
Who we are
The service works on the understanding that care home providers have a responsibility to provide the level of care necessary to meet the needs of people who challenge services. The care home liaison service enhances that provision through providing a structured and collaborative assessment and formulation of behaviour that challenges, and to provide learning opportunities for care staff. The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Who is the service for
The service is for older people with mental health conditions aged 18 and over for cognitive impairment. 75 and over for functional mental illness. (Frailty as well as other physical health conditions are also taken into consideration where patients with a functional mental illness are below 75)
Conditions we treat
Where to find us
2-6 Queens Road
Teddington
TW11 0LB
Telephone: 020 3513 3663
Fax: 020 3513 3625
Email: richmondAdministrators@swlstg.nhs.uk
Our opening hours
Richmond community mental health team is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Who you might see / our staff
Dr Robert Lawrence - Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Raed Jumaily:- (Speciality Doctor)
Lisa Dakar: - Team Manager
Charles Arkaah:- Dementia Nurse Specialist
What you can expect
Anyone who uses our services first gets an assessment of their mental health needs and a plan of the care and support they will receive. They will also will also have one named person who co-ordinates their care and support. This person will be called either a named professional or, if your needs are more complex, a care co-ordinator. This person should be your main point of contact. You can speak to them about how your treatment and support are going.
How to contact us
Referrals
Referrals come via the following routes:
- General Practitioners
- Health professionals providing services at (local district) hospitals
- Liaison Psychiatry Department
- Duty Psychiatrist and Duty Psychiatrist for A&E
- Local Adult CMHTs
How to make a referral
Single point of access:
- Fax: 0203 513 5441
- Telephone: 0203 513 1700
Please email richmondAdministrators@swlstg.nhs.uk if you have any quesions.
Conditions we treat
Mental Health Crisis Line
Patient advice and liaison service
Finding a service
Contact us
Mental Health Support Line
Childline
Samaritans