The Psychiatric team

The psychiatry team consists of a consultant psychiatrist a specialist doctor in psychiatry and registered mental health nurses.

We will see patients who are currently inpatients as well as offering out-patient appointments.

   We offer assessment and treatment for:

  • Patients who have begun to experience psychological symptoms secondary to diagnosis or treatment for cancer
  • Patients with depressive or anxiety disorders
  • Patients with psychotic symptoms who are not already under local mental health services
  • Patients with known mental health problems where there is a need for additional support while under treatment at Christie NHS Trust
  • Inpatients that are confused and are not responding to treatment as per the trust guidance for confusion.
  • Patients who require treatment for drug or alcohol dependence and who need assistance in accessing this from local services.