Wandsworth Early Intervention Service
Who we are
Wandsworth Early Intervention Service works with adult service users and their carers who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. We are The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) compliant in our interventions and aim for recovery.
Who is the service for
This service is for Wandsworth residents over 17 years of age who have experienced a first episode of psychosis.
Conditions we treat
We cover the following conditions:
Psychotic episodesWhere to find us
First Floor
Springfield Hospital
Elizabeth Newton Way
London
SW17 0YG
Telephone: 0203 513 5000
Email: WEIS@swlstg.nhs.uk
Our opening hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Who you might see / our staff
Rana Fahmy: Lead Consultant
Sapna Gupta: Associate Specialist
Nick Chamberlain-Kent: Team Manager
What you can expect
Everyone who uses our services first gets 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. You can speak to them about how your treatment and support are going.
How to contact us
Referrals
Referrals are via CMHT, Acute admissions wards, Home Treatment Team and Liaison Psychiatry as well as transfers from other EIS teams around the country. Please email WEIS@swlstg.nhs.uk if you have any questions.