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The North London Foundation Trust (NLFT) Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service (SPMHS), is a community based mental health service providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients, their partners, and babies with mental health difficulties and who:
- are planning a pregnancy and need advice
- are currently pregnant
- have a baby under 24 months old
Patients seen by our service must live in the five North Central London (NCL) Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington.
The service consists of core members of the multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, clinical/counselling psychologists, family therapist, nurses, occupational therapists, nursery nurses, administrators and peer support workers.
Outpatient appointments will be provided at different locations within the five boroughs, and home visits can also be arranged if required.
Women and birthing people experiencing milder forms of perinatal mental health problems should consult their midwives, health visitor and GP for other support available in the NHS such as NHS talking therapies.
Referral information
The following healthcare professionals can refer to this service: GPs, health and social care professionals, community psychiatrists, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors, and social workers.
Healthcare professionals referral form
Self referral form
Below are some useful websites for mothers, partners and families.
