How our service can help you
The 136 Health Based Place of Safety is a facility for people who are detained by the police under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. It provides a ‘place of safety’ whilst potential mental health needs are assessed and any necessary arrangements made for on-going care.
Other useful information and resources are available at the Rethink website. Please click here to view this: What is section 136 of the Mental Health Act? (rethink.org)
Contact the service
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136 Suite
Mulberry 1
Fulbourn Hospital
Cambridge
CB21 5EF
T: 07983 338673
E: _cambridge136dutypractitioner@cpft.nhs.uk - Business Hours/Visiting Hours: 24/7 - 365 days a year
Referral Information
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Referrals are received only from Cambridgeshire Police.
Where to park and are there parking charges?
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Not applicable to this service.
Is there access and support for patients and visitors with a disability?
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Yes, our clinical bases are accessible. Please ring the team before your appointment to discuss any requirements.
How to cancel your appointment
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Not applicable to this service.
Other essential information
- Other useful resources are available at the Rethink website. Please copy and paste the following link: https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/mental-health-laws/section-136-of-the-mental-health-act-emergency-police-powers-to-take-you-from-a-public-place-to-a-place-of-safety/
Carers Information
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A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.
At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, we value the often life-long support carers provide and recognise them as equal care partners. We want to offer as much guidance and reassurance as possible, to help you in your caring role. You can find general information and support for adult carers, young carers and parent carers by following this link.
