Single Point Of Access

About the service
 
The Single Point of Access team offers a comprehensive assessment for clients referred to mental health services provided by the Trust.

The assessment can take place on NHS premises or in the home and clients will be seen by one or two staff members one of which will be a qualified mental health professional. Clients are welcome to have a member of the family or a friend present at assessment.

At the end of the assessment, clients will be asked to sign an agreement of the outcome and a copy of this will be given to keep. Clients whose needs are more complex may have several assessments or be offered an intervention lasting no more than six weeks. The client’s GP will receive a letter following the assessment including the outcome.

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/services/spa-team-barnsley/