Older Adults Home Treatment Team: NLFT

CamdenIslington
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Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed by Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The information shown here may be outdated.

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The North London NHS Foundation Trust, Adult Mental Health Home Treatment Team provides short-term specialist support and treatment for those aged 65+ who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The team provide a rapid response, time-limited intervention for older adults in a mental health crisis, delivered in a person's home. 

The service can provide:

  • daily home visits for support and treatment for up to six weeks
  • multidisciplinary assessment
  • support and advice for family carers
  • medication management
  • occupational therapy
  • treatment for physical health issues
  • support to facilitate early discharge for inpatients mental health wards 

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • patients aged 65+
  • patients with confirmed diagnosis of dementia (if the patient is under 65 but has non-alcohol related dementia, the service would accept the referral)
  • those at risk of admission to Highgate Mental Health Centre during a mental health crisis (both functional and organic clients).

How to Refer

8am-7pm Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays

033 3200 7193

Call the team using the number above to make a referral.

Please note: Acceptance of a referral does not always mean the team will work with the client. The team will offer an assessment and then make a decision. The outcome of the assessment will always be sent to the GP via email.

Self-referral

033 3200 7193

Patients can self refer by calling the number above.

Review date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026