Single Point of Referral (SPOR)
The Single Point of Referral (SPOR) team is an assessment and signposting service, providing a single point of entry and a first level gatekeeping service into mental health services for adults 18-65 years old. They provide comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and formulate a structured discharge plan of care to meet the individual needs. The
Single Point of Access (SPA)
Single Point of Access (SPA) is for all children up to 18 registered with a G.P in Sandwell. Any professional can refer and the services involved in SPA range across the Thrive model (Getting advice, getting help, getting more help, and getting risk support). The team can decide which is the most suitable service for
Sandwell Talking Therapies
Sandwell talking therapies (previously called Healthy Minds), supports people who are experiencing problems such as stress, anxiety, low mood and depression. You must be aged 16 and over and registered with a GP in Sandwell. The service provides ways to improve mental well-being through a range of interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling,
