How to refer to the community teams

How to refer to the team

The referral form can be found on Derbyshire Healthcare NHS  Foundation Trust website under Perinatal services here:

Completed referral form should be sent to Dhcft.perinatalcmht@nhs.net

Referrals will be accepted periconceptually, antenatally and postnatally. 

Emergency referrals, potentially for admission, should be discussed with the consultant psychiatrist or the mother and baby unit. 

The aim is to see urgent referrals within 7 days and routine referrals within 4 weeks from referral. Where there is high clinical demand these times can vary and a waiting list may be in operation. 

The service is currently piloting self-referrals into the service with the aim of increasing access for those not currently accessing support during the perinatal period. It is advised that where ever possible  professionals complete referrals into the service as this ensures that the team have all relevant information prior to assessment.

For further information or advice on making a referral please contact the team via telephone to discuss.

Self-referrals should not replace professional referrals. Where there is a need for referral into the specialist service the expectation would be for the healthcare professional to make the referral with all of the necessary information. This is to ensure joined up working and effective sharing of information.

Information on self-referrals can be given to patients who you feel may benefit to have this information should they wish to self-refer at a later date. 

Self referrals can be made online, by phone or by text for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Self referrals will be triaged the same as professional referrals and marked as routine or urgent.
 

Our professionals advice line is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 
between 09.30 –12 pm. Please call 0300 123 7596 to speak to a member of the team