Getting support out of hours
Examples of Support
Emergency admission to care
Accessing emotional support
Signposting to correct services
Key Services and People
Social work out of hours ( Angus & Dundee City , Perth & Kinross )
Out of hours general adult psychiatry service and Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams through NHS 24
Third Sector helplines (NHS Tayside Signposting , Samaritans , Breathing Space, Turning Point Scotland , Childline , NSPCC )
Fire Brigade
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
Information to be shared via SCI Gateway
The Care Framework is available to all services providing out of hours support.
Requests for out of hours support are immediately notified to the core specialist team via client management system.
Out of hours clinical staff should be able to access anticipatory care plans, if available. Each client with an anticipatory care plan should have their own copy.