Our Specialist Perinatal Service works with women with mental health problems who:
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Are thinking about or planning to have a baby
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Are pregnant or baby is up to 24 months old.
We can help with:
- Pre pregnancy planning appointments (also accept self referrals)
- Specialist assessment and support
- Phone consultation and advice for health professionals.
- We do not accept self-referrals for specialist assessments, but pateints can be referred to our service by any professional supporting them such as a GP, midwife, health visitor, social worker, voluntary sector agencies
- The above professionals should make sure they have consent to make the referral and let people know to expect a call from us so we can complete a telephone triage
- Referrals are made by completing our referral form and emailing this to your local service Complete a referral form here.
- Emergency referrals do not require a referral form and should be made via telephone to the local Specialist Perinatal Service between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Mersey Care (Halton, Warrington, St Helens and Knowsley) Tel: 01925 275 303
Mersey Care (Liverpool and Sefton) Tel: 0151 702 4012
Cheshire and Wirral Tel: 0151 488 8434
Outside of these working hours referrers should contact our out of hours services such as Mental Health Crisis Lines which are available 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Referrals for specialist support and pre pregnancy appointments can be made by contacting us.
Complete a referral form here.
Visit the service page for more information.