Alderney Hospital is based on Ringwood Road in Parkstone, Poole. Our philosophy is to support, maintain and encourage the independence of older people with mental illness and the challenges it presents. The multi-disciplinary team comprises of a wide range of professionals, including Consultant Psychiatrists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Mental Health Support Workers. We work in close partnership with other organisations, such as The Alzheimer's Society and Age UK. Inpatient mental health care at Alderney Hospital is provided across three wards, offering differing designs of care in line with the individual needs of older people, and fully meets the Department of Health standards and requirements for delivering same-sex accommodation.
The Poole Older People's Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) are also based at Alderney Hospital, who provide assessment and treatment for older people with either an organic or functional mental health problem.
The Lodge at Alderney Hosptial has become the new Dementia Resource Centre for The Alzheimer's Society. It is open every day from 1030 - 1430 and at other times by appointment. Individuals have access to all The Alzheimers Society information and advice sheets, and hold copies of various publications, DVDs and books for people to borrow.
Service user and Carer events are held at The Lodge regularly. Future events to be held at The Resource Centre include an Activity Day once a week, art and crafts and gardening next spring. The Resource Centre will also continue to hold the regular pop-in sessions and monthly support groups.
