Older adult

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Referral criteria

The Older Adult Psychology service accepts referrals for adults aged 65 and above presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties such as depression, trauma and anxiety.

This service is suitable for those older adults who are motivated and able to engage in a psychological approach to their difficulties.

Patients can be directed to our public facing webpage for more information on our service: https://dghscp.co.uk/older-adults-psychology/

If any referral is deemed to be more suitable for assessment via the Community Mental Health Team we will arrange this transfer and will write to the referrer to update.

Neuropsychological Assessment

The Older Adult Psychology Service also works as part of the local Memory Assessment Pathway to provide neuropsychological assessment for the purpose of supporting diagnosis of dementia.

All suspected dementia cases must initially be referred via the Memory Assessment Pathway:

Dementia diagnosis pathway

Additional information

Referrals are accepted from any health or social care professional involved in a patients care where consent has been obtained.

Primary care staff can refer via SCI Gateway...Mountainhall...Clinical Psychology...Psychology and select Older adults

Should any referrer wish to speak to a member of staff in relation to a referral please contact 01387 244495 or email: dg.psychology.general@nhs.scot

 

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 11/03/2025

Next review date: 11/03/2027

Author(s): Fionnuala Edgar.