Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust | North West

Joint partnership working between Mersey Care, North West Ambulance Service, Merseyside Police and British Transport Police has been second to none. The triage car team helps responses with a mental health professional who supports with the service user’s issues, during what is often a challenging crisis period within a community setting. The specialist mental health skills allow for assessment, treatment and pathway support at the initial point of crisis. Since its introduction a safer response is provided by assessing the person at the scene and diverting them somewhere aligned to their issues, therefore supporting effective use of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and reducing detentions under the Act.

Nominated by: Dan Carden MP