The Older Adults Therapeutic Service (OATS) is provided by Black Country Healthcare
Foundation Trust. We provide a wide variety of evidence based therapeutic interventions within
community locations for adults with mental health challenges or dementia. For people
diagnosed with dementia, the interventions can include information following a diagnosis and
facilitation of initial Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST). Referrals are accepted from secondary
care services within Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust and from local third-party
dementia support services. For people with functional mental health challenges, recovery
focused support can be offered through education, skills-based training and facilitation of peer
support. Referrals are accepted from secondary care teams within Black Country Healthcare
Foundation Trust.
