Single Point of Access SPA - Mental health

About the service

The Single Point of Access team offers a comprehensive assessment for clients referred to mental health services provided by the Trust.

A client, in the majority of cases, will receive an assessment of their mental health needs within 14 days and sooner if required.

The assessment can take place on NHS premises or in the home and clients will be seen by one or two staff members one of which will be a qualified mental health professional. Clients are welcome to have a member of the family or a friend present at assessment.

At the end of the assessment, clients will be asked to sign an agreement of the outcome and a copy of this will be given to keep. Clients whose needs are more complex may have several assessments or be offered an intervention lasting no more than six weeks. The client’s GP will receive a letter following the assessment including the outcome.

Single Point Of Access Team

Littleworth Court

Littleworth Lane

Lundwood

Barnsley

S71 5RG

Opening Times:

Monday – Friday 8 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 8 am – 4 pm

Referrals accepted from:

AHPs, Consultants, Courts, GP staff, GPs, Health visitors, Hospital staff, Local authority staff, Midwives, Other NHS services, Other Trust services, Police, Schools, Youth Offending Team, CAMHS

Note: SPA Do not accept self-referrals.

Accessing the service

  • Tel: 01226 645000

Referral guidelines

Referral Form 

  • Clinical support group
    • Brain and mental health
  • Clinical support area
    Mental Health
  • Service type
    Admissions
  • Provider
    South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Mental Health Services
  • Telephone
    01226 645000
  • Fax number
    01226 246457

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