We support patients nationwide, accepting adult PICU and acute referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at our CQC ‘Good’ rated hospital in Essex – please find below our latest placement availability.

We can accept patients who:

• are detained under the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) for PICU services
• present with high levels of risk to self or others
• are experiencing acute mental illness, relapse or crisis (psychosis, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation)
• have a forensic history, are on remand or in custody
• may present with behaviours that challenge or co-morbid needs (substance misuse, personality disorder, LDA).

If you would like to make a referral to our Essex hospital PICU and acute services, please complete the following steps:

1. Call: 0808 189 1623 or email: sah.picuacute@nhs.net
2. Complete a referral enquiry form and send to sah.picuacute@nhs.net