Our mental health joint response cars

In response to the need for more mental health support for patients, London Ambulance Service put in place a dedicated mental health team.
The mental health team operates six 'joint response' cars across London, which involve a registered mental health nurse alongside a paramedic to patients in a mental health crisis.
Since rolling out across London the initiative has made a significant impact on the number of unnecessary trips to emergency departments for patients with a mental health problem. An evaluation found that 80% of patients were discharged at the scene with a more suitable referral or advice for their condition, compared to 41% of patients outside of the scheme.
Mental health nurses also work in London Ambulance Service’s control rooms, where they play a crucial role offering advice on symptoms as well as the best ways staff and volunteers can support these patients. The nurses also help to decide whether the mental health car needs to be dispatched to a 999 call.

[@tanakamatsa2343]

Im a mental health nurse student and I can't wait to graduate and work in the Mental Health Response Cars!

[@archimedesscrew3710]

Why no nights.
MH patients phone in the night too.
These patients are time consuming.
ACP's need to be more effective......
Good idea, need more, but utilised properly and not forgotten about.
Good idea though. Needed it for years 👍

[@imtheoysterbunny]

Ambulances will have to take place for that as less emergency services won’t be needed as much meaning less shifts

[@hollyswain1845]

I have anxiety and panic attacks panic disorder and flashbacks PTSD because of my past and I have four panic attacks or two everyday at school and thoughts of s h

[@elaina1259]

They need these in america