You are encouraged to give your views before the 29th of March about proposals to create a specialist inpatient service for older people with dementia, and dedicated wards for older people living with other mental health needs.

The consultation is aimed at improving mental health care for older people on inpatient wards across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.

It asks people to share their views about creating specialist inpatient wards for older people with dementia, and dedicated wards for older people living with other mental health needs such as anxiety, depression or psychosis, which are known as ‘functional mental health needs’.

The consultation closes on Friday, 29th March.

Read more and give your views on the dedicated website: https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/opsconsultation/home/ or call 0800 587 2108 (freephone) and someone will be in touch to help you.

The final drop on session is planned for Dewsbury and District Hospital (main entrance) on Tuesday, 19th March between 10:00 and 12:30.