Our care homes assessment team (CHAT) is a nurse-led service offering physical and mental health support to residents in care homes across Enfield and Haringey.
The team supports adults with complex physical and mental health needs and consists of a visiting and advisory service to those living in both residential and nursing homes across Enfield and two care homes in Haringey.
They enable residents to remain in their care home and provides a visiting or telephone service depending on an individual’s needs. The team are able assess, diagnose and treat complex physical and mental health in a resident’s care home.
The team provide:
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holistic assessment (including telephone assessment)
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scheduled and unscheduled care
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rapid response visits at time of crisis
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treatment and symptom management for acute conditions
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palliative and end of life care
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health education and health promotion advice
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falls prevention
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management of long-term conditions
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assessment and treatment advice for common mental health concerns, including dementia, depression and anxiety
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education and training for care home staff
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urgent phlebotomy service
Anyone can refer a resident from an Enfield care home either by telephone or email.
Tel: 020 4553 5698
Email: northmid.