Rapid Assessment – Improving Outcomes – Details of Detects Assessment process for first episode psychosis

• DETECT provides a rapid comprehensive assessment service for individuals who may be experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The assessment is carried out by a trained clinician from the DETECT team, usually a doctor or nurse. We respond to referrals within 72 hours making contact with the person and arranging a mutually agreeable time to meet.
• The process usually involves a few meetings with individuals and then with consent separate meetings with family members, where possible.
• The assessment location is flexible and can happen at home, in the GP's surgery or at the DETECT offices.