Single Point of Access (SPoA) for CMHT
Provider
Adult Integrated Community Mental Health Services.
Urgent referral criteria
Aged 18yr to 75yr:
- Requiring specialist mental health assessment or intervention.
- Potential risk (not high or imminent) to self or others.
- Significant patient or carer distress or difficulty related to mental health condition.
Not an exhaustive list.
Routine referral criteria
Aged 18yr to 75yr:
- Requiring specialist mental health assessment or intervention.
- Stable with low risk to self or others.
- Diagnostic uncertainty, where specialist assessment is required to inform relevant treatment pathway.
- Other services able to support needs in the immediate term.
Not an exhaustive list.
Exclusions
- Children and adolescents – refer to CAMHS.
- Imminent or high risk to self or others.
Not an exhaustive list.
Required information prior to referral
- Consent.
- Up-to-date contact number for patient.
Referral process
Options to discuss case:
- Call 0845 207 7711 (option 1: East, option 2: Mid, option 3: West)
- Call SPoA via Bodmin Switch: (01208) 251 300
- Local PCN Primary Care Mental Health Integrated MDT - if available and time allows.
To make a written referral:
Email referral letter and patient profile to appropriate locality team:
- East (North Cornwall and Caradon) – cft.eastreferralteam@nhs.net
- Mid (Restormel and Carrick) – cft.midreferralteam@nhs.net
- West (Kerrier, Penwith, and Isles of Scilly) –cft.westreferralteam@nhs.net
Supporting Information
CPFT: Integrated Community Mental Health Teams
Page Review Information
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Review date |
02 January 2025 |
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Next review date |
02 January 2027 |
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GP Specialty Lead |
Dr Laura Vines |
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Contributors |
Dr Jeremy Sandbrook, Consultant Psychiatrist Georgina Clark, SPoA Operational Lead |