The department consists of 5 full time Consultants working in Geriatric Medicine. We boast a well equipped ARU unit which has specialist rehabilitation services for Parkinson’s, Continence, One Stop Falls & Frailty service. The department also has Specialist Nurse-run clinics.
All of our consultants are available for consultation about clinical problems that affect older people. We provide comprehensive assessment and use a multidisciplinary approach for patients, providing assessment for those experiencing problems with:
- Continence
- Mobility and Movement
- Frailty
- Fractures
- Bone Fragility
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s
We can provide assessment and advice in complex areas of care involving assessment of co-morbidity, including cognitive decline and issues of mental capacity.