Psychiatric Services

Psychiatric Services may, following assessment of the person's needs, offer services/supports or may request that the person's GP/medical practitioner and an ASW or the person's nearest relative examine and interview the person with a view to making application for their compulsory admission to hospital. LINK TO DHSSPS Circular HSC (MHDP_MHU) 1/10 Guidance Principles for the Delivery of Mental Health Crisis Interventions