GPiMHS / MHICS

After a successful pilot of this service in Guildford, Chertsey and Ottershaw, we are delighted to now be involved with 3 out of the 5 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.

Watch the You Tube video here which explains the service.

Referrals

Referrals are made via local GP’s and Practice Nurses.

GPiMHS Service Locations

Click HERE to download a full list of GP surgeries that are involved in the service across Surrey.

The MHICS (Mental Health Integrated Community Services) is the same model over in Frimley 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 – can provide 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.

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.

Useful links and info:

Surrey Heartlands – a partnership of organisations working together – with staff, patients, their carers, families and the public – to support people to live healthier lives.