Poplars Ward (Bedfordshire and Luton)

Older people assessment inpatient services are provided for people over the age of 65 years with a functional mental illness.

Functional mental illness describes conditions of acute psychiatric illness such as depression, anxiety or psychosis. 

The service offers:

• 24 hour service, 365 days a year
• Active involvement of the patient, family and carers
• Assessment, intensive treatment, intervention and support in the early stages of a mental health crisis
• Choice and patient autonomy
• Practical support and assistance with problems of daily living
• Rapid response following referral to the ward
• Recovery planning with patient focused outcomes
• Time-limited care that is responsive to patient need.