What does the Primary Care Liaison Service do?
The Primary Care Liaison Service works with patients aged between 18 to 65 who have moderate to severe mental health difficulties (for example, depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychosis. The aim of the Primary Care Liaison Service (or PCLS) is to provide clients with a comprehensive mental health assessment and, depending on the individual’s specific mental health needs, a variety of therapeutic interventions. Following assessment we may offer a short term intervention with our service or refer you to another service best placed to meet your needs. We also give advice back to your GP practice
What staff work in the Primary Care Liaison Service?
Primary Care Liaison teams are multi-disciplinary and consist of medical staff, mental health nurses and social workers, occupational therapists, and administrative staff.
Where are Primary Care Liaison Teams located?
Primary Care Liaison Teams are based in the following locations:
- Old Bridge House, Glendermott Road, Derry/Londonderry, Tel: 028 7132 0167
- Roe Valley Hospital, 24 Benevenagh Drive, Limavady, Tel: 028 7772 2123
- 5a Railway Road, Strabane, Tel: 028 7138 2963
- Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex, Tel: 028 8225 2202
- South Western Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, Tel: 028 7138 2963
How do patients access the Primary Care Liaison Service?
Referrals to the Primary Care Liaison Service are completed by the General Practitioner (GP) practice. Referrals may be completed by other professionals within the GP practice including a mental health practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner
When is the Primary Care Liaison Service available?
The Primary Care Liaison Service operates on a Monday – Friday basis, 9:00AM – 5:00PM