A charity leading innovation in mental health

Neuropsychiatrywhat do we offer?

What is Neuropsychiatry• St Andrew's is the largest not-for-profit mental

healthcare charity in the UK.• We offer specialist services for men, women,

adolescents and older people across:  • Mental Health• Acquired Brain Injury • Progressive and Neurodegenerative Conditions

such as Huntington’s Disease and Dementias• Range of approaches that are person centred• MDT approach

The service structure

Patient at the centre

Catering and Hotel services

Dietician

Pharmacy

Advocacy

Chaplaincy

Family

Acquired Brain Injuries

• People aged 18 and above, both male and female who have experienced trauma, disease and anoxic brain damage

• We deliver an individually tailored service focused on enabling hope, recovery and independence.

• We cater specifically for service users who present at times with challenging behaviour as a result of their injuries.

Brain Injury Pathways

ABI InterventionsWorkbridge MAK Cafe

Activity centre

Community volunteering

Cooking and baking

Acceptance and self-esteem

Gym and swimming

Music and art groups Maths and literacy

Trips out

Money management, budgeting

Relationships group

Mindfulness/relaxation

Confidence building

Attention and memory workreminiscence

Neurodegenerative conditions

• What is Dementia?• Different types of Dementia:

– Alzheimer’s Disease– Vascular Disease– Dementia with Lewy Bodies– Fronto-Temporal Dementia– Korsakoff’s Syndrome

• What is Huntington’s Disease?

PNC Pathways

PNC Interventions• Art and music sessions• Life story books and reminiscence sessions• Relaxation and mindfulness• Thought restructuring therapy• Food and drink tasting sessions• Walks around the grounds and community• Trips out, seaside, canal trips, zoos• Spiritual support• Focusing on Rementia and not Dementia

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What we aim to achieve?

• Improved quality of life, self-esteem, and emotional stability

• Improved functionality daily living skills• Improved mental health and well-being• Greater independence• Reduce risk and aggression • Move nearer home or back home if

appropriate

For more information, please refer to our websitewww.standrewshealthcare.co.uk

Thank you for listening!Any questions?