Day hospitals
Haymoor Day Hospital is a team of qualified nurses and support workers who provide ongoing assessment of patients ‘behaviours that challenge’ in both group work and individual sessions Haymoor offers a relaxed, informal atmosphere for patients with dementia so that further assessment of their cognition, behaviour and communication can complement ICSD and CMHT assessments.
Haymoor Day Hospital is part of Alderney Community Hospital Services and is located on the main Ringwood Road, between Canford Way and Herbert Avenue. There is patient car parking on site, with no parking charges.
The hospital is located on the left hand side of the main driveway. As you approach the mini roundabout and see a cycle shelter on your left, Haymoor is next to this, set back from the road. It is a light blue coloured building. The yellow hatchings area is used by ambulance transport, so please park to the side to avoid blocking.
Who are the team?
The team is made up of NHS professionals and support staff with input from the ICSD Occupational Therapist
These include:
- team leader
- clinical team lead
- staff nurse
- mental health support workers
- administrative assistant.
What does the team do?
We are available from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excepting bank holidays)
We accept your referral from ICSD and CMHT which will identify your needs to attend Haymoor.
We will request a life diary to be completed and will write a care plan to support your health, social and activity needs. We will also carry out specific assessments to identify any specific needs you have.
We will work with you and your family towards your discharge date, averaging 8-12 weeks, and will liaise with the appropriate services to assist in your discharge from our service
What can the team help with?
Haymoor can provide support with the following:
- Providing stimulation and socialisation via group activities.
- Assessment of functional skills
- such as eating safely, making hot drinks, independently using the toilet.
- Behaviour management support – identifying triggers for behaviours and strategies to manage this.
- Assessment of individual cognition and mood.
- Support to identify meaningful activities within community or home setting.
- Helping to identify suitable longer term options for care, such as day centres.
- Haymoor are also able to collect information and liaise with other teams regarding carer strain of relatives.
Haymoor Day Hospital Alderney Hospital
Ringwood Road Poole BH12 4NB
Tel: 01202 305023 (Between hours of 08.30am–4.30pm)