Whilst some adult mental health services have changed the way they deliver care, all services have remained open throughout the pandemic. All of our inpatient wards are open to admissions. Visiting is allowed subject to Infection Control processes and current Health Board guidance at the time.
There is general rule of no visitors being allowed onto wards at present unless there are exceptional circumstances.
The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams based in St Cadoc’s Hospital, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr and County Hospital remain open. Patient assessments are carried out face to face and ongoing treatment is delivered either face to face or via telephone, or virtual appointment, dependent on the needs of the patient.
The Out of Hours crisis service remains open with patients being assessed within Kemeys at St Cadocs Hospital.
The Community Mental Health Teams based within each borough remain open and are accepting referrals, with assessments being carried out face to face where possible, or via telephone or virtual appointment. Existing patients are continually reviewed and offered either face to face, telephone or virtual appointments, dependent on the needs of the patient.
All specialist services remain open. Many appointments are delivered via telephone or virtually. Patients are continually reviewed and if required will be seen face to face.