GP and specialist mental health services
Mental health services in Gloucestershire are delivered in lots of different ways, and include support from GPs, specialist mental health services and the voluntary sector such as charities.
Support from your GP
For mental health problems, medical treatment options can be discussed with your GP. Most practices in Gloucestershire have direct access to a mental health nurse who can provide further advice and support. For more information contact your GP’s practice.
Specialist mental health services
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of specialist mental health services across Gloucestershire. To find out more about the help and support they could give you.
Social care and support
They are services to help you if you need practical support because of illness or disability.
Types of social care and support include:
- Help at home from a paid carer
- Equipment for your home
- Different types of housing, such as supported living services and care homes
You can arrange care and support privately yourself. If you want the council to arrange or pay towards your care, you have to get a needs assessment. The needs assessment tells you what type of care will help you and how it'll be delivered to you.
You can find out more about getting a needs assessment by enquiring through the Adult Social Care helpdesk.
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP’s)
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP’s) are trained to carry out duties under the Mental Health Act and are guided by the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. They provide access to assessment under the Mental Health Act on an around the clock basis.
Requests for a Mental Health Act assessment can be made Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm to the Adult Social Care helpdesk or by calling 01452 426888. Out of hours please call the Emergency Duty Team on 01452 614194.
The Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is delivered by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Last reviewed: