Specialist Dementia Care Service Launching to Address Unmet Need in York

Specialist Dementia Care Service Launching to Address Unmet Need in York

Schoen Clinic York is proud to announce the opening of its new dementia service this month, Wellen Court. This vital new service aims to address the critical need for specialised dementia care in York, offering comprehensive services for individuals living with all stages of dementia.

• Wellen Court, Schoen Clinic York will be offering respite and short and long-term residential care for people with young onset through to advanced dementia
• Care is accessible to all through a range of funding options including NHS, Local Authority and privately funded, ensuring no one is left without support

The launch comes at a critical time, as NHS data reveals record-high dementia diagnoses in England.*

The new service will provide expert care for patients with dementia, offering flexible options tailored to individual needs. Services include short and long-term residential care and respite care available on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Adam Bloor, Schoen Clinic UK Group Clinical Director states: "Our new service represents a significant step forward in dementia care for York. We're addressing a crucial gap in local services, ensuring patients and their families no longer need to travel long distances for specialised care.

Our person-centered approach, combined with our dementia-friendly environment, will help maintain independence and dignity for our patients while providing much-needed support for them and their loved ones."

Key features of Wellen Court, Schoen Clinic York’s new dementia service include:

• A holistic approach fostering life skills, engaging activities and encouraging movement
• Occupational therapy in a specially designed environment
• Positive behavioural support plans
• Multidisciplinary team of specialists
• Proactive engagement with Dementia charities and organisations to deliver the best possible dementia-friendly care for service users

Full details and images can be found at https://www.schoen-clinic.co.uk/specialist-dementia-care-in-york

Schoen Clinic encourages individuals to reach out to their GP or healthcare team if they know someone who needs support or if they notice common early symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss, repetitive speech, or confusion about time and place.

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References

*NHS England » Dementia diagnoses in England at record high

About Schoen Clinic

The Schoen Clinic Group was founded in 1985 and has since developed into Germany's fifth-largest privately-owned hospital group. It currently treats 300,000+ patients annually at 46 hospitals and clinics in Germany and the UK. The group also includes the leading online telemedicine clinic: MindDoc.

Schoen Clinic entered the UK healthcare market in 2017 providing award-winning, expert-led healthcare super-specialising in certain areas of medicine – mental health, eating disorders and dementia care.