Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit

• A person-centred, adaptive, and flexible service that optimizes opportunities for health and wellbeing in later life.
• A skilled workforce trained in line with the Newcastle Model, to develop understanding and interventions which reduce 1-1 support hours and improve wellbeing for people with dementia.
• The provision of excellent care and support for people living with a dementia and presenting with complexity beyond that which can be managed in Somerset's broader health and social care offer. Additional information: • A self-contained unit adjacent to or on site with a broader Dementia Nursing Mental Health service provision.
• A small environment with up to 4 ensuite bedrooms.
• A 'Dementia Friendly Environment' in line with Social Care Institute for Excellence best practice.
• Communal living areas where group activities can be delivered, reducing the need for 1-1 support.
• Accessible outside spaces, (garden/courtyard) to promote wellbeing.
• A safe environment which allows people living with a dementia to walk with purpose.
• Registered with CQC to deliver support to those aged up to and over 65 years old, those living with a dementia and or a mental health need.
• Quiet zones to facilitate one to one support, meditation and solitary or passive activities.

4 OPMH+ of 4 beds in the Langport area provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled mental health reablement workforce as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit.