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Mental health hospital liaison

The hospital liaison services offer mental health assessments for individuals aged 16 and above, either in the accident and emergency department or on inpatient wards.

How we can help

Our service conducts assessments, short-term treatments, and preventive planning for patients dealing with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and substance misuse issues.

Ways we offer assistance:

  • specialised mental health assessments
  • providing advice, guidance, and support to patients, their families, and caregivers
  • delivering education and training to general hospital staff
  • maintaining communication with all pertinent parties involved
  • refer patients to specialist community mental health teams when deemed suitable
  • directing patients to pertinent services within mental health teams, including inpatient services
  • assisting with care plans and offering guidance on accessing services during a crisis for future reference

How to get help

Patients are referred to this service while they are in the hospital, either within the accident and emergency department or on the inpatient wards.

Contact mental health hospital liaison

Contact Rotherham mental health hospital liaison
General Hospital
The Woodlands
Moorgate Rd
Rotherham
S60 2UD

Lines are open Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm.

Contact North Lincolnshire mental health hospital liaison

Great Oaks
Ashby High Street
Ashby
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN16 2JX

Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Page last reviewed: January 24, 2024
Next review due: January 24, 2025

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