We have a dedicated Practice Mental Health Nurse, the role is designed to be a ‘first contact’ offering initial assessment and personalised care-planning, advice, signposting and onward referral to other services as appropriate. We can see patients between the ages of 18-64 inclusive who contact the Practice requesting an appointment for mental health conditions.
Appointments are made via Reception staff and the patient does not need to have been seen by a GP prior to seeing the Practice Mental Health Nurse. These appointments are longer than what can be provided by GPs. The Practice Mental Health Nurse is highly experienced and trained in assessing and managing a range of mental health conditions. They will talk to the patient and assess any immediate needs, such as identifying whether an urgent/same day referral is required.