Wraparound service (mental heath)

AGE UK Wakefield District Wraparound Service supports people who may be feeling low, anxious, experiencing loss and grief or emotionally vulnerable and withdrawn.

Wraparound is not a crisis service. If you require immediate support, please contact 111 and follow the options menu for mental health support.

The Wraparound team is made up of Age UK Wakefield District staff with expertise in managing mental health and wellbeing in older people. This team offer time to listen to the needs of older people by providing the space to express their feelings and concerns.

After an initial short telephone assessment, by specialist staff, you will be allocated a member of the Wraparound team who will arrange to offer you 6 confidential support sessions. This will start with a friendly listening ear and encouragement to explore possible solutions to any issues of concern. The aim of the service is to help to increase resilience, with ideas for coping and self-managing emotional health.

Signposting to specialist organisations and/or mental health services could be offered, and support can also be given to make referrals into additional Age UK or community services.