Community Forensic Outreach Team
Who we are
This service provides a comprehensive range of forensic case management interventions for patients and their carers tailored to individual circumstances.
Who is the service for
This service is for adults aged 18-65 living in the Trust catchment area who have a diagnosis of severe and enduring mental illness, and/or personality disorder or who have complex needs, including challenging behaviour and/or substance misuse
Conditions we treat
We cover the following conditions:
AddictionAlcohol misuse
Antisocial personality disorder
Bipolar disorder
Psychotic episodes
Schizophrenia
Drug misuse
Where to find us
1st Floor, Shaftesbury Clinic
Building 10
Springfield University Hospital
61, Glenburnie Road
London
SW17 7DJ
Telephone: 0203 513 6647
Email: forensicoutreachteam@swlstg.nhs.uk
Our opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Who you might see / our staff
Dr Bernard Chin: Medical Consultant
Sallie Willaims: Advanced Clinical Practitioner
What you can expect
People who use our services first get an assessment of their mental health needs and a plan of the care and support they will receive. They will also will also have one named person who co-ordinates their care and support. This person will be called either a named professional or, if your needs are more complex, a care co-ordinator. This person should be your main point of contact and you can speak to them about how your treatment and support are going.
Referrals
All referrals should be sent initially to the Referrals Coordinator by email: ForensicOutreachService@swlstg.nhs.uk
Conditions we treat
Mental Health Crisis Line
Patient advice and liaison service
Finding a service
Contact us
Mental Health Support Line
Childline
Samaritans