For clinicians

Consultant: Dr Elvan Akyuz
Lead person for queries: Rhian Farnham - service manager
Tel: 0300 555 1214
Email: rhian.farnham@nelft.nhs.uk
(Please ensure patient identifiable information is password protected)

Referrals

All referalls from GP's or self/carer referrals go to the MHWT Single Point of Access and forwarded to the Early Intervention in Psychosis team if necessary.

Criteria: Aged 14 to 65, resident in Redbridge, experiencing first episode of psychosis.

Exclusions: Treatment for psychosis or psychotic illness commenced more than 12 months ago. Primary diagnosis of moderate to severe learning disability, eating disorder or personality disorder. Primary diagnosis of organic cause of psychosis. The presentation is bipolar without psychotic symptoms.

Test results required at referral: None.