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Mental health hospital liaison

Located in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

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

Non-urgent advice: 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.

Plan your journey

If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.

Page last reviewed: August 18, 2025
Next review due: August 18, 2026

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