Who we are...

Welcome to the
Complex Emotional Needs service

Please note, this page and the sub-pages are in the process of being updated. 

If you have any questions or queries, please email dpt.censervice@nhs.net

Garden at The Iris Centre, Exeter
Consultation room at The Iris Centre, Exeter

Garden at The Iris Centre, Exeter

What we do

Our service is for adults with past and current lived experience of mental health difficulties often described by professionals as severe, complex in nature and particularly those with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

More
Consultation room at The Iris Centre, Exeter

How to refer

Everyone who uses our service must give their consent. It is helpful, but not always essential, for people to be well-motivated. We are looking for a willingness to try something different and a genuine desire to change.

More

Clinical information

New NICE standards to improve care for people with personality disorders came out on 11 June 2015. 'Meeting the challenge - Making a Difference': a new personality disorder practitioner guide.

More
Accessibility