The Gateshead Psychiatric Liaison Team specialise in the assessment and treatment of adults 16 – 65 years old with mental health needs admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
We can provide medication advice, psychosocial interventions, psychoeducation, onward signposting and referral to other services.
We support ward teams in the management of patients with comorbid mental disorder and provide support regarding complex decisions around mental capacity.
We are based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and operate 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
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This leaflet provides information about the Psychiatric Liaison Team provides assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health problems, to people attending a general hospital.
