Kingston and Richmond Assessment Team
Who we are
We are the Single Point of Access for referrals to secondary mental health services for patients living in Kingston and Richmond. We screen, triage and carry out initial assessments for patients referred to the Kingston and Richmond Recovery Support Teams, The Kingston and Richmond Early Intervention, Adult ADHD Teams, The Kingston and Richmond Older People RST and Memory Service.
Who is the service for
This service is for adults aged 18-74 who live in the Kingston and Richmond area.
Where to find us
140 Church Road
Teddington
Middlesex
TW11 8QL
Telephone: 020 3513 5000
Email: ssg-tr.krassessmentteam@nhs.net or ssg-tr.kr-assessment@nhs.net
Our opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Support for service users and carers outside of these hours is accessed via borough-based protocols with the Crisis and Home Treatment Teams.
Out of Hours support line: 0800 028 8000
Who you might see / our staff
Dr M Possee: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist
Beatrice Akyeampong: Team Manager
What you can expect
The Kingston and Richmond Assessment Team screen, triage and carry out initial assessments for patients referred to the Kingston and Richmond Recovery Support Teams, The Kingston and Richmond Early Intervention, Adult ADHD Teams, The Kingston and Richmond Older People RST and Memory Service.
Referrals
Most referrals are made by GPs, social workers and self referral by clients or their families.Our duty CPN(s) screens all referrals and endeavours to make contact with each patient as soon as possible. Where relevant routine or urgent face to face assessments will be conducted
Self-Referral Line: 020 3513 1733
Referrals email: ssg-tr.krassessmentteam@nhs.net and ssg-tr.kr-assessment@nhs.net
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