Mental health services in Wigan borough are provided jointly by Wigan Council's Department of Adult Services, the 5-Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust (comprising Wigan, St. Helens, Knowsley, Halton and Warrington), Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust, and a number of voluntary organisations.
Services are currently being reviewed, and will be determined by a person's need rather than their age.
There are currently nine community mental health teams, who provide advice, treatment, care and ongoing support to help people with mental health problems to live at home. The teams are made up of staff who work for a number of agencies, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, and recovery workers.
They also provide specialist treatment and services, arrange residential or nursing home stays, other day care support and rehabilitation.
The service is split into the following areas:
There are also a number of day services available throughout the borough, which provide educational opportunities, and enable people with mental health problems to develop social skills and prepare for employment.
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