I work with families and when I contacted the Mental Health Crisis team about a family I was told to take the person in crisis to A&E. The person in question was agorophobic, wouldn't leave the house and was threatening to kill themselves. The Crisis Team said that they were unable to do an emergency home visit. They are also difficult to contact at times.
When I do manage to get someone in crisis to A&E they seem to be discharged straight home. I then have to leave the person at home not knowng if they are safe to be left. It is very frustrating.
Recorded by Healthwatch Liverpool I on behalf of a professional working with the public
"Mental health crisis support"
About: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust / Crisis resolution and home treatment team Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Crisis resolution and home treatment team L3 1DL The Royal Liverpool University Hospital / Accident and emergency The Royal Liverpool University Hospital Accident and emergency Liverpool L7 8XP
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