For clinicians

 Modern Matron:  Bernard Chisanga 

Tel : 03005551084

Email: bernard.chisanga@nelft.nhs.uk

Ward manager:  Sam Blake
Tel: 0300 555 1084
Email: Samantha.Blake@nelft.nhs.uk

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Referrals

Referrals are made via Integrated Crisis Assessment Hub (ICAH

Tel. 0300 300 1882

Criteria: People between 18 and 64 years old who are experiencing long term mental health problems whose presentation is complex and challenging and mostly treatment resistant and people having a secondary diagnosis of substance misuse requiring a period of inpatient treatment. Patients learn about the principles of recovery and wellbeing so that they are more able to function, to the best of their abilities, in a community setting.

Exclusions:

• primary diagnosis of drug or alcohol abuse.
• primary diagnosis of neurological disorder or brain injury.
• main need is for social respite care.
• suffering from an acute infectious disease.

Test results required at referral: Needs to be medically stable.