Get mental health support when you’re in hospital (Hospital Liaison Team)

​Getting support when you’re in hospital

We offer mental health support for anyone receiving care at the General Hospital for a physical health condition.

Our service is open 7 days a week and we respond to referrals as quickly as possible.

We aim to:

• support you with any mental health difficulties while you’re in hospital
• assess your mental health needs and risks
• give you advice
• support hospital staff
• help you plan a safe and supported discharge from hospital
• signpost you to mental health services in the community

How to access the service

If you’re in hospital and need mental health support speak to the staff looking after you, they can refer you.

Once you’re referred, your information is reviewed and sent to the Hospital Liaison Team. They’ll come and see you in hospital to talk about your needs and next steps.

What we help with

We can help you with:

• assessing your emotional wellbeing and mental health needs
• offering short term support while you’re in hospital
• giving advice on medication and care planning
• working with your family, carer and other professionals
• arranging referrals and follow up mental health care after you’re discharged

We work closely with hospital wards and other services to make sure your care is joined up and supports your recovery.

A​​bout our team

The Hospital Liaison Team includes:

• mental health nurses
• psychiatrists and psychologists
• support workers

We work closely with other health professionals to support both your physical and mental health in hospital.

Get help from charities and organisations

There are many charities and organisations to support you with your mental health.

Find a list of local mental health charities and organisations​.​​