Perinatal Mental Health Services - City and Hackney

Service details

Who we are

The Perinatal Service and Margaret Oates Mother and Baby Unit is an Adult Mental Health Service working with women who have moderate to severe mental health difficulties in pregnancy or within the first year after child birth. The mental-health difficulty may be pre-existing, have started during pregnancy or started after childbirth.


What we do

Members of the team have different professional backgrounds including;  nursing, psychology, and medicine. This experienced and diverse team has particular experience in the care and treatment of women from diverse cultures. A range of opportunities to engage mothers, infants and families in the process of recovery are offered. 

If there is a previous, current or family history of mental health difficulties, a woman can agree to a referral to this service.

SEND Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years and Pregnancy 0-4
Parents and Carers
SEN Provision Type
  • Targeted
  • Specialist

Who to contact

Telephone
020 8510 8151 020 8510 8151 020 8510 8552 020 8510 8552
Website
www.elft.nhs.uk/Perinatal_Service
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Where to go

Address
City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health
Perinatal Mental Health Service
Homerton Row
Hackney
London
Postcode

E9 6SR

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Venue Notes

Buses: 26, 30, 236, 242, 276, 308, 394, 425, 488, W15

Train: Homerton

Parking: Free limited parking

Other details

Who is eligible?

Women with mental health difficulties who are either pregnant or who have a baby under one year old.

Referral required?

Yes

Referral Details

Referrals are accepted from health visitors, maternity teams, mental health teams and GPs. 

What to do if you have a complaint

Complaints can be made to a clinician or manager in the service or alternatively through the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).

The service can be contacted on 020 8510 7315 or homerton1.pals@nhs.net

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