More about the work of the Community Mental Health Teams
Community Mental Health Teams have a range of professionals working together including psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, support workers and social workers.
An assessment of need will take place following a referral and if necessary, allocated to a treatment pathway and/or signposted to appropriate support. In some cases, a programme of help that meets client's needs will be agreed. This may include:
- medical and/or therapeutic support to treat mental illness;
- support to help a person to live in their own home ;
- support to help a person to start or continue education, training or employment;
- residential care for people with long-term needs;
- carers' assessments and support for carers.
Oxleas trust provide hospital beds for inpatient care, offering a range of therapeutic programmes including occupational therapy and ward-based activities. The Community Mental Health Teams work closely with hospital staff to ensure service users are supported on discharge.