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We assess and treat older adults experiencing severe mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
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How we can help
How we can help
Our dedicated team provide treatment, care, and advice and we encourage carers and relatives to be actively involved in this process.
We also maintain close links with older people's mental health teams and other health and social care providers across South Devon, ensuring a smooth transition of care.
- Service category 1
- Visiting hours From 3pm to 5pm and 6:30pm to 8pm. If inconvenient, please speak to a member of staff to arrange alternative arrangements. Children are welcome.
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Torbay Mental Health Unit
Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
01803 396580
During your stay
During the first few days, we will spend time getting to know you, show you around and allocate you a named nurse. You will be provided with more information about the unit and about your care and treatment.
We will work with you to develop your personalised care plan which will be regularly reviewed. We encourage family members, carers or advocates to be present and involved in this process.
What you can expect
- You will be called by your preferred name
- You will be addressed politely
- You will not share sleeping areas, bathrooms or toilets with members of the opposite sex
- Staff will uphold your dignity at all times
- Staff will actively listen to any concerns you may have and do their best to resolve them with you
- We will always request permission or knock to enter your room
- We will work with you to support you in achieving your own goals.
Leaving Beech
Prior to leaving Beech Unit you will be allocated someone to support your ongoing care. They will work closely alongside you and your family and supporters to make sure that you get everything you need and that you are clear about what is happening with your care.
Early discharge from the unit will be supported by our home treatment team alongside our ward staff.
We are always striving to improve what we do. When you are discharged from our care, we may ask you to complete a short questionnaire.
Further support
Support for carers and family members
Staff are available to discuss any particular concerns that family members or carers may have in connection with their relative's care. We may signpost you to other services for additional support.
Age UK
Alzheimer's Society
Assessment for carers
As a carer you have a right to an assessment which you can arrange through Devon Carers.