merton uplift
We all go through low points at times in our lives and it is not unusual to
experience symptoms related to stress, anxiety and depression. Merton Uplift is
an integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in
the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who are 18 years and over.
We support anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need, whether this is due
to emotional difficulties or life stressors. We also offer a service for people
with a stable mental health diagnosis such as psychosis and Bipolar Affective
disorder. Merton Uplift is a partnership between the NHS and local voluntary
sector organisations and launched on the 1st April 2019. With values based on
empowerment and building resilience within the community we tailor support to
the individual. Wellbeing is core to our service with Wellbeing Navigators
working in collaboration with all elements within Merton Uplift. We can support
your mental health and wellbeing needs through a number of ways including: Self
management courses Psychological therapies Psychiatric assessments Recovery and
Wellbeing support Liaison with other Trust services: There will be seamless
liaison with, and transfer of service user care to secondary care mental health
services run by the Trust from Merton Uplift if clinical risk requires this.
This pathway will be managed through daily interface meetings between Merton
Uplift and the Merton Assessment Team. If you think we can be of help and are
interested in finding out more about or service please call us or complete the
referral form on this site. You do not need to be referred by your GP or any
other professional. Just get in touch with us and we can talk through whether
our service is for you. We aim to support people with Wellbeing in many ways so
no problem is considered to be too small. We aim to make our service as
accessible as we can and offer some evening and Saturday morning sessions. For
more details, please Contact us.
