Hospital da Luz Póvoa de Varzim has opened a new Centre for Neurosciences and Mental Health , designed to strengthen its specialised care offering in the fields of mental health, neurology and neurosciences. Located on the hospital’s 8th floor, the new Centre brings together several specialties in a single dedicated space, promoting closer collaboration between different areas of expertise and facilitating a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to patient care. The specialties currently housed within the Centre include Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Addictive Behaviours, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Electrophysiology - appointments are available in any of these specialties and can be scheduled through the MY LUZ app or on the Hospital da Luz website at www.hospitaldaluz.pt Bringing these specialties together in one location creates a more personalised, private and patient-centred environment, strengthening collaboration between healthcare professionals and contributing to a more integrated model of care. Mental health and neurological disorders often involve different dimensions and may require the intervention of multiple clinical specialties. The creation of the new Centre aims to facilitate collaboration among specialists from different fields, promoting more comprehensive assessments and greater continuity of care. The new facilities have been designed to provide enhanced comfort and privacy , creating an environment suited to supporting individuals of all ages and with a wide range of needs. In addition to mental health services, the Centre also incorporates neurosciences specialties , bringing together diverse clinical expertise and further strengthening the Hospital’s ability to provide comprehensive care. The creation of the Centre for Neurosciences and Mental Health marks another step in Hospital da Luz Póvoa de Varzim’s commitment to delivering specialised, integrated and person-centred healthcare. With this new space, the Hospital reinforces its focus on a model of care that values not only clinical intervention, but also the comfort, privacy and overall experience of each patient throughout their care journey. “Caring for mental and neurological health also means caring for each person as a whole. This new Centre allows us to bring together different areas of expertise and strengthen collaboration between professionals, providing a more integrated and personalised approach to care.” The new Centre for Neurosciences and Mental Health is now fully operational on the 8th floor of Hospital da Luz Póvoa de Varzim. *english translation generated with AI and reviewed by the editorial team
