Cassidy Section 136 Suite
We provide a place of safety for patients who have been detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act by the police.
We speak with people to assess their mental health needs, which can lead to either voluntary or compulsory hospital admission, or discharge to the community with appropriate sign posting and mental health service follow up in place.
Our service is for all people detained under section 136, whetever their age.
Accessing our service
People using the service have to be detained under section 136 of the mental health act by police and are escorted by police to the suite.
Service opening hours
This service is available 24 hours per day and 365 days per year.
Contact and find us
Highbury Hospital
Bulwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG6 9DR
Tel: 0115 854 2202
Travelling to Highbury Hospital
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Bus
You can get to the hospital using Nottingham City Transport (NCT) bus routes 68 and 69:
- 68 - Snape Wood and Hempshill Vale to City | Nottingham City Transport
- 69 - Snape Wood and Hempshill Vale to Nottingham, via Sherwood Rise, Bulwell | Nottingham City Transport
Tram
The Highbury Vale Tram Stop is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the hospital.
Bike
There are bike racks available on site to store your bike.
You can plan your journey online by visiting the CycleStreets website.
Cycling to our sites is not only carbon emission free but is also excellent for physical and mental wellbeing.
Train
The nearest train station is Bullwell which is less than a 1 mile away.
For help planning your journey please visit: Plan Your Journey | Traveline
Parking
Highbury Hospital offers free onsite parking for both visitors and outpatients.
Spaces can be limited after 9am. Do allow a little extra time to find a parking space, especially during busy periods.
Help in a crisis
If your concern relates to a service user currently known to the team then please contact the team directly on the contact numbers outlined.
If your concern relates to a service user in the community or member of the public then please contact the relevant mental health team involved, the local crisis team or the police should your concerns relate to risk and require immediate emergency response.
Information for health professionals
How to refer someone to this service
Patients can only be referred by the police.
Lead clinician
Annette Palmer
Service commissioned by
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board.
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