NELFT — Dementia Crisis Support Team
Carers & Family Support · Public Service · Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock
Free rapid home assessment and short-term crisis support for Basildon and Brentwood residents with dementia in crisis.
The NELFT Dementia Crisis Support Team works with adults over 18 who have a diagnosed or suspected dementia in Thurrock, Basildon and Brentwood. The team's aim is to reduce the need to access A&E and avoid hospital admission during a crisis period. They engage with the patient and carer in their own home or usual place of residence, providing rapid assessment, intervention, treatment and short-term follow-up for a maximum of six weeks. Referrals from GPs, community nurses, social workers and other health and social care professionals.
Contact
Phone: 0300 300 1715
Website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk
Address: Thurrock Community Hospital, Long Lane, Grays, RM16 2PX
Opening hours: Check with NELFT for current operating hours
Who it's for
Who they help: People with dementia and their carers during crisis episodes
Eligibility: Adults 18+ with diagnosed or suspected dementia in Basildon, Brentwood or Thurrock who are in crisis
Area covered: Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock
Not suitable for: This service is for people who live in Basildon, Brentwood or Thurrock and need a referral from a professional. It is not a crisis line and is not available to people who live elsewhere.
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