St Vincent's Hospital, FairviewInpatient Services

Psychiatry of Old Age

Inpatient Unit

There is a 6 bedded Psychiatry of Old Age unit. Admission to this unit is arranged by the Psychiatry of Old Age team.

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Description of Service:

The North Dublin Psychiatry of Old Age Service provides a service for people who develop mental health problems for the first time over the age of 65 years.


The team includes medical, nursing, HSCP's and administrative support.(all wards) The objective of the service is to provide prompt assessment and treatment for the person's who requires to be admitted. The catchment areas are Dublin North West and North Central.