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Neuropsychiatry

what do we offer?

A charity leading innovation in mental health

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 Huntingtons Disease and Dementias
Range of approaches that are person centred
MDT approach

The service structure

Patient at the centre

Catering and Hotel services


Chaplaincy

Pharmacy

Dietician

Family
Advocacy

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.
Wecater specifically forservice userswho
present at times with challenging
behaviour as a result of their injuries.

Brain Injury Pathways

ABI Interventions
Workbridge

Community
volunteering
Cooking and baking

Activity
centre

MAK Cafe
Attention and memory work
reminiscence
Confidence building
Mindfulness/relaxation
Relationships group

Acceptance and self-esteem

Gym and swimming


Music and art groups

Money management,
budgeting
Trips out
Maths and literacy

Neurodegenerative
conditions
What is Dementia?
Different types of Dementia:

Alzheimers Disease
Vascular Disease
Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Fronto-Temporal Dementia
Korsakoffs Syndrome

What is Huntingtons 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

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

Thank you for listening!


Any questions?

For more information, please refer to our website


www.standrewshealthcare.co.uk

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