Family members are provided with information on what to expect when a loved one is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit for behaviour that challenges in the context of dementia.
You are provided with information about what to expect when your family member is admitted to an inpatient mental health ward. This information enables you to understand what to expect, how you will be able to contribute and be part of the assessment and care planning; if you are feeling that this would be welcomed. You are provided with support too as a carer by the ward team.
For extra information, evidence and best practice please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
For extra information, evidence and best practice please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Healthwatch
Healthwatch is your health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, we want to hear about your experiences. As an independent statutory body, we have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. Last year we helped nearly a million people like you to have your say and get the information and advice you need.
Telephone: Call: 03000 683 000 between the hours of 08:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday
Email: enquiries@healthwatch.co.uk
Weblink: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/list
Telephone: Call: 03000 683 000 between the hours of 08:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday
Email: enquiries@healthwatch.co.uk
Weblink: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/list
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Evidence
The Newcastle Model, An Illustration of a Specialist Team’s Clinical Model: This chapter describes a non-pharmacological approach that is a credible alternative to medication and takes a biopsychosocial view of behaviours that challenge (BtC). BtC are considered to occur as a consequence of an unmet need with the focus of the intervention being to meet the need.
Best Practice Resources
A family guide for Inpatient Units: