How do I get into these services?
If you have found a service you would like to use, try going to the service or contact them by phone, letter or email and explain that you would like to start using the service.
You may find that some services have very long waiting lists and so you may not be able to use the service for some time.
You may find that only certain groups of people can use the service, for example:
You may find that some services have very long waiting lists and so you may not be able to use the service for some time.
You may find that only certain groups of people can use the service, for example:
- People on the care programme approach
- People on an enhanced care programme
- People with a certain diagnosis
Some services will only let people use their service if they are referred by
particular people, for example:
- a member of a community mental health team
- a social worker.
