Dr Riches | Patient consultation | How do I make an appointment? | The ‘assessment’ process | Remote consultations
Do you:
Frith Psychiatry provides services to adults aged 18-65 with a UK address and GP
Frith can see some adults over 65 years, depending on the nature of the clinical need – please enquire
If you are enquiring on behalf of someone else please provide the following information: your relationship to the person concerned; whether the person is aware of the enquiry and agreeing to it; your contact details, as well as theirs
Dr Riches is a ‘general adult’ psychiatrist and therefore has clinical experience with many different mental health conditions. However, please note that neurodiversity diagnostic assessments and medication specifically for ADHD are not available via Frith Psychiatry
Dr Riches may suggest an initial brief telephone call or email exchange, to clarify whether the service is suitable for your needs. There is no charge for this
Frith Psychiatry is an outpatient only service delivered through planned appointments. Dr Riches cannot provide inpatient care, or a 24/7 crisis response service. For crisis and urgent care, please see the ‘crisis contacts‘ page or ask your GP about local NHS options
How do I make an appointment?
If you want to discuss or book an appointment, please (ideally) complete the enquiry form, or you can email frith.psychiatry@posteo.net
Before offering an appointment, Frith Psychiatry will request some information from you, to check that your needs are suitable for remote consultation and this type of service
NOTE: Please be aware that psychiatric consultations often include talking about your life experiences and your difficulties. This can be emotional and tiring. Putting aside a little time to process and do something nice for yourself after the appointment may sometimes be sensible.
Remote consultations
Remote consultations (via video link) facilitate greater geographical accessibility and continuity, and reduce unnecessary travel. However, they are not suitable for everyone. Situations which may be considered unsuitable for remote consultation via Frith include: concerns about capacity to consent, privacy or safeguarding; a likely need for physical examination; high clinical acuity and risk which is hard to assess or manage remotely; patient preference for ‘in person’ consultations.
For further information, please take a look at Frith’s blog on preparing for remote consultation.