After a successful pilot of this service in Guildford, Chertsey and Ottershaw, we are delighted to now be involved with three of Surrey's five Primary Care Networks.
Our staff are co-located at GP practices across Surrey, representing Community Connections Surrey and helping people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
What is GPiMHS/MHICS?
GPiMHS (General Practice integrated Mental Health Service) is an emotional and wellbeing service for adult patients over 18. Patients are offered extended consultation times, quick and easy access to practical advice and tailored support for their mental health needs from Mental Health Practitioners or Community Link Workers.
We offer 30 minute consultations via telephone, video and face-to-face at GP surgeries.
Referrals
Referrals are made via local GPs and Practice Nurses. Patients who used the service can self-refer back via their GPIMHS team with no waiting time.
GPiMHS
To download a full list of GP surgeries involved in the service across Surrey, visit our downloads page.
The MHICS (Mental Health Integrated Community Services) is the same model and is available to patients in Surrey Heath & Farnham.
Our Team
The team is made up of people from different NHS and community backgrounds, who each have a great deal of experience in helping people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. You may have contact with:
Mental Health Practitioner
Provides information and guidance around emotional and physical wellbeing, brief interventions and access to resources, and links to other mental health services.
Community Connections link worker
Excellent knowledge of what is available locally, and can help you to access this support.
Team Administrator
Main point of contact for the service.
Lived Experience Practitioner (LXP)
Provides peer support and shares their lived experiences as well as their knowledge of hope and recovery.
Who can use the service:
GPiMHS is for anyone over 18 who is registered with a GP in any of the areas.
Difficulties people may be experiencing include depression, anxiety, stress, social isolation, problems in relationships, and physical health difficulties. We seek to ensure that people’s wellbeing and independence is maximised by involving their family, friends and anybody who supports a person in keeping them well.
Who can use the service:
GPiMHS is for anyone over 18 who is registered with a GP in any of the areas.
Difficulties people may be experiencing include depression, anxiety, stress, social isolation, problems in relationships, and physical health difficulties. We seek to ensure that people’s wellbeing and independence is maximised by involving their family, friends and anybody who supports a person in keeping them well.