Information for GPs

Information for GPs and other healthcare professionals about our services, referral information and resources about mental health conditions and medication.

Making contact

• 24/7 crisis contact – call our First Response Service on 0808 196 8708
• General enquiries – contact our SPA on 0300 555 5000
• CAMHS – call 03300 245 321
• Referrals:
  • For existing or new patients aged over 18 - contact our SPA on 0300 555 5000
  • For CAMHS – contact 03300 245 321 between 8am-5pm and 0300 555 5000​ out-of-hours
• TALKWORKS – contact 0300 555 3344 or visit www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk
• Medicines advice - contact 01392 675688
• Clozapine Helpline -  contact 01392 675682 during normal hours and 0300 555 5000 out of hours.

Conditions

An A-Z of conditions and treatments, information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

• A-Z

GP Advice & Referrals
View the current helpline information for GPs or use the links below:

• Mental Health Act
• Mental Capacity Act
• Mental Health Support for GPs
• e-learning for health

Formularies
The aim of a Joint Formulary is to promote safe, effective, and economic prescribing in both primary and secondary care, providing guidance on locally recommended drug choices. In compiling the formulary consideration is given to aspects of effectiveness, safety, appropriateness and cost effectiveness.

• North & East Devon Formulary
• The South & West Devon Formulary

Patient Information

• Self-help guides
• Mental Health Act
• Mental Capacity Act
• Clinical trials

Our Services

• Directory

Social Care
Our Social Care Team work with the people who use our services and our community mental health teams to provide advice, information and support.