Brent and Harrow Perinatal Mental Health Team

• A confidential discussion around your needs
• Tailored care during pregnancy and up to two years after you’ve had a baby (many people will not need support for this long)
• Psychological support, which includes different types of counselling and a safe space to talk
• Advice before you conceive if you are worried about your mental or emotional health
• Planning for after you’ve had a baby, to promote wellbeing and prevent challenges resurfacing
• Supporting you with the emotional impact of any physical complications related to your pregnancy or birth, which can be difficult to cope with
• Support for bonding with your baby
• Advice on the risks and benefits of using mental health medication during your pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding

We also offer training and education to partners, relatives and friends, health and social care professionals and voluntary organisations.

There are many ways in which you can be referred to the perinatal mental health service.

You can talk to a health professional to tell them you need our help and ask them to refer you to our service.

We accept referrals from any professional, including your GP, midwife, obstetrician, health visitor, mental health workers or any other professional supporting you.

You can also refer yourself to the service online

Please read the information below before you complete the self-referral form:

Self-referral guidance

You don’t need to register for an account to fill in the form but if you have an NHS Login, you can use this to pre-populate your personal details when submitting the referral.

After clicking on the referral link, please select ‘New Condition’.

When you self-refer to our service, you will be asked some questions to determine the type of support you need. Please leave your contact details so that one of the team can get in touch with you to find out how we can support you.

You need to be aged over 18 years and be a resident in Brent and Harrow to receive support from the service. Please refer yourself to the service if you are pregnant or if you have a baby who is 18 months or younger.

Please be aware that the perinatal mental health service is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. If help is required urgently or outside of these times, please contact your GP or the out of hours urgent advice and crisis support on 0800 0234 650.

Help if you don't feel able to complete the form

If you don't feel able to complete this form, for example, if English isn't your first language or you have additional needs, you can contact our team:

Telephone: 020 8869 2308

Email: cnw-tr.brentharrowperinatal@nhs.net

We accept referrals from any professional, including GPs, midwifes, obstetricians, health visitors and mental health professionals.

People aged over 18 years, registered with a Brent or Harrow GP or resident in Brent or Harrow can be referred at any stage of the pregnancy.

Where to make referrals

You can refer to the service by completing this form. Please send the completed form to: cnw-tr.brentharrowperinatal@nhs.net

You can also contact the perinatal mental health services, who can provide further information on referral criteria.

Telephone: 020 8869 2308
Email: cnw-tr.brentharrowperinatal@nhs.net

Referral guidance

Referrers will be notified with the outcome of the referral within 10 working days. People accepted for assessment will be offered an assessment appointment within 28 days.

Following an assessment people are allocated a case worker immediately who are able to start support and interventions tailored to the perinatal period. For specialist interventions such as specific psychological intervention, the team aim to commence this within 28 days following assessment.