Perinatal Mental Health Team Contact Information
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Truro Health Park (Room F028)
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
01872 221031
Perinatal Mental Health Team
The Perinatal Mental Health Team specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and short-term treatment of women affected by a moderate to severe mental health illness in the preconception, antenatal and postnatal period. The team promotes wellbeing during pregnancy, prevention of relapse and assists with birth planning.
Perinatal Mental Health Services
- Preconceptual advice, pregnancy and birth planning for women who have had a previous episode of mental illness
- A consultation that may lead to a further assessment of risk and treatment options
- An assessment that takes into account what is important to you during your pregnancy
- The shared development of a care plan that meets your personal needs
- Planning for the postnatal period to promote wellness and prevent relapse
- Advice in prescribing medication for mental health reasons in pregnancy and breast feeding
e.g anti-depressants - Information about other services e.g. Outlook Southwest and Family Information Service
- Referrals up to 9 months post-natally
- Consultation for 9-12 months post-natally
- We offer interventions up to baby’s 1st birthday
Specialist Perinatal mental health team referral form [docx] 69KB
New resources for people with a mental health condition who are planning a pregnancy or may become pregnant in the future
Close to 551,000 people in the UK are managing a mental health condition. A large proportion of these are people who may be contemplating pregnancy or are at risk of unplanned pregnancy.
Through this partnership with @tommys_baby, @publichealthengland, @nhsengland and @lifeatkings have developed supportive resources for those who are planning a pregnancy or may wish to become pregnant in the future.
Mental health conditions can refer to a wide range of conditions. The new resources we have created have been developed to specifically offer support to those who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. These conditions include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis.
Visit the info hub: www.tommys.org/planning-a-pregnancy-and-mental-illness”
Helpful Local Links
Following your referral we would recommend you consider self-referral to the following Improving Access to Psychological Therapies team
Outlook Southwest
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/outlook-south-west
Telephone: 01208 871414
You may also find the following local organisations helpful:
Cornwall Health Visiting: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/healthvisiting
Cornwall School Nursing: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schoolnursing
Family Information Service:
https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/family.page?familychannel=0
Home Start Kernow
https://www.homestartkernow.org.uk
Cornwall NHS 24/7 mental health support line - Telephone: 0800 038 5300
Anyone can now call the mental health telephone support, advice and triage help-line for Cornwall.
Thriving Together
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/thriving-together
Poem feedback survey
https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=152482630713
Perinatal Mental Health Film
Parenting and children’s mental health/ attachment
Minded
Best Beginnings – Baby Buddy App
https://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/baby-buddy
Your Baby
Hungry Little Minds
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
Vroom
The Lullaby Trust
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
Cry-SIS Helpline
https://www.cry-sis.org.uk/resources-and-helpline
BBC Tiny Happy People
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
Bump to Baby Antenatal Information Online
https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/advice.page?id=3eUP45FLH3I
Gro-Brain
For Younger Parents
The Wild Young Parents Project
https://www.wildproject.org.uk/
WYP Project Video
Video Interaction Guidance
Self-help and CBT
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Cornwall
http://mindfulnesscornwall.co.uk/
Headspace
NHS Mindfulness
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness/
Health and wellbeing in pregnancy
Tommy’s
https://www.tommys.org/our-organisation/our-research/healthy-pregnancy
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/health-professionals/free-pregnancy-resources/pregnancy-and-post-birth-wellbeing-plan
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/mental-health-during-and-after-pregnancy/wellbeing-plan
Royal College of Psychiatry
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/treatments-and-wellbeing/mental-health-in-pregnancy
Peer Support and Experiences
Mush
A short film involving 3 local mums talking about their experiences Perinatal Mental health difficulties
https://vimeo.com/111941003?lite=1
Two local mums talking about their experience with Puerperal Psychosis
https://youtu.be/sUOZZCXD7ek
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/psp/
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Family Action
https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/early-years/perinatal-support-services/
Neonatal Care
Southwest Neonatal Network
http://swneonatalnetwork.co.uk/parents/how-can-we-be-involved-in-our-babys-care/neonatal-animations/
Bliss
NHS Neonatal Care
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/baby-special-intensive-care/
Tommy’s
Breastfeeding Support
NHS Start 4 Life
https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/baby/breastfeeding/
BISC: Breastfeeding Information and Support in Cornwall
https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/service.page?id=k8y5kd4hYvk
Postnatal Depression
The Angela Harrison Charitable Trust:
Net Mums
http://www.netmums.com/parenting-support/postnatal-depression
Outlook South West
Post-partum/Puerperal Psychosis
Action on Post-Partum Psychosis
Bi-Polar UK
National Centre for Mental Health
http://ncmh.info/conditions/mood-disorders-pregnancy/
Tommy’s
Royal College of Psychiatry
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice/problemsdisorders/postpartumpsychosis.aspx
Medication
NHS Medications in Pregnancy
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/medicines-in-pregnancy/
Medicines in Pregnancy
Information for Partners and Dads
Action on Post-Partum Psychosis
http://www.app-network.org/partners-2/
Net Mums Partner Support
http://www.netmums.com/parenting-support/postnatal-depression/partners-supporting-suffering-mums
The Dad Pad
Dads Matter UK
Man Down Cornwall
https://www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk/
Bluebell Care - Dads in Mind
http://www.bluebellcare.org/index.php?page=dads-in-mind
The Dadsnet
Cornwall NHS 24/7 mental health support line: 0800 038 5300
Anyone can now call the mental health telephone support, advice and triage help-line for Cornwall.
Mother and Baby Unit (MBU)
Jasmine Lodge
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/jasmine-lodge-mother-and-baby-unit-mbu
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/our-services/pregnant-women-and-new-mothers/mother-and-baby-unit
Jasmine Lodge Tour
https://youtu.be/pTEPtGYbPJE
Royal College of Psychiatrists
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/treatments-and-wellbeing/mother-and-baby-units-(mbus)
Domestic Abuse, Rape and Sexual Abuse Supporting Services
First Light
https://www.firstlight.org.uk/
Women’s Aid
Women’s Centre Cornwall (Formerly WRASAC)
https://www.womenscentrecornwall.org.uk/
The Survivor’s Trust
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/
Rape Crisis
Substance Misuse (Drugs and Alcohol)
We Are With You (Formerly AddAction)
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/services/cornwall-truro/
NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Narcotics Anonymous
https://ukna.org/meetings/search
Talk to Frank
Cocaine Anonymous
Additional Resources
Miscarriage Association
https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Society for Antenatal and Neonatal Deaths (SANDS)
Birth Trauma Association
https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/
Termination of Pregnancy Counselling
https://lifecharity.org.uk/had-an-abortion/
Royal College of GPs perinatal toolkit
http://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/toolkits/perinatal-mental-health-toolkit.aspx
Eating Disorders in Pregnancy