Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme: A guide for healthcare professionals
You may have been listed as a Nominated Point of Contact as part of the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme, or you may just have heard about Breathing Space and want to learn more about it.
This guide is written for:
- Mental health nurses.
- Care coordinators.
- Social workers.
- Independent Mental Health Advocates.
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocates.
Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Explained - Healthcare Professionals
Why you should download the guide
The Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme guide for healthcare professionals explains everything you need to know about the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme. This will help you understand how the scheme works, and if relevant, support the person you are a Nominated Point of Contact (NPOC) for.
The guide can help you:
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“The speedy, no hassle or fuss process of Breathing Space has had a positive impact on their life.”
“Absolutely great for the patient”
“Absolutely great for the patient. It's taken a huge stress and anxiety off her mind at a time when she needed.”
“The speedy, no hassle or fuss process of Breathing Space has made a significant impact”
“The speedy, no hassle or fuss process of Breathing Space has impacting significantly on this persons ability to remain stable and potentially aids the plan going forward to stay well and living in the community.”
What's in the guide
The Guide is designed to inform healthcare professionals of the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme and how you can help the people you support. The guide covers the following questions:
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Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme guide for healthcare professionals
Download the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme guide for healthcare professionals and find out how it can help the people you are supporting.
Resources for healthcare professionals
In addition to the guide, the following links will give you further information and training regarding the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme, and the resources to refer someone to for a Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space:
This form must be signed by an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) before referring someone for a Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space.
This is where you can refer someone to for a Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space.
Government guidance for the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme.
This training is for health and care professionals, who may be required to deal with requests from debt advice providers related to a Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space scheme.
Here you can read guidance from Rethink and register for upcoming webinars to find out more about the Breathing Space service.
If you or the patient you are supporting need further advice and information on debts, you ca contact us by phone on 0808 8010745 or email breathingspace@mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org