Weymouth Community Hospital
Service

Chalbury Unit, Weymouth Community Hospital

What does it do?

Provides inpatient care for older people with complex organic mental health needs.

Service Delivery Area

West Dorset.

What are the service opening times?

24 Hours, 7 days a week

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

Via Consultant Psychiatrist.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

The unit provides :

  • Comprehensive acute assessment of health needs, including diagnosis.
  • Management of acute mental health needs.
  • Mental Health Act admissions for assessment and treatment.
  • Assessment of risk.
  • Working with community teams to plan care needs on discharge.
  • Liaison support and advice to other services on the management of mental health needs.
Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

Organic mental health needs, eg dementia.

Who will I see?

A member of the unit team.

As a patient, how do I access services?

Via Consultant Psychiatrist.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?

Occupational Therapy activities.

Do you have information for Carers?

Carers assessments and information packs are available. One to one advice is available if required.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Weymouth Community Hospital, Melcombe Avenue, Dorset, DT4 7TB

Who can I contact to find out more?

01305 762525.