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Referral for Assessment
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- Advocacy for Carers
- Care Programme Approach
- Community Day Centres
- Department of Psychological Medicine (Adult Services In-patient Unit)
- Drop in groups
- Employment and training
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Older people - Mental Health Concerns
- Pet care during hospitalisation
- Power of Attorney
- Protection Order
- Referral to Mental Health Teams
- Supported housing
The service offers a 24/7 response from specially trained Social Workers to requests for consideration of assessments, and give advice and guidance in relation to Mental Health Act 1983
Individuals who are concerned about someone close to them who is suffering from mental illness and needs immediate help can contact the service for assistance.
Procedure
Telephone with your initial concerns to the persons doctor or general practitioner if they are not akready known by the Mental Health Services. The Nearest Relative (as defined in Mental Health Act) should seek advice by contacting Community Information Services
Helplines
NHS Direct: Tel: 0845 4647
Mental health Helpline: Tel: 01226 203330
MIND: Tel: 01226 288038
Emergency Duty Team: Tel: 01226 715656
Own GP Practice
Police - if someone is in danger or immediate harm
Community Mental Health Team Care co-ordinator, if known to Mental Health service
Out of Hours Procedure
Hospital Switchboard: 01226 730000
Emergency Duty Team: 01226 715656
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