Early intervention in psychosis pathway

In response to the Mental Health Taskforce, there was a drive to make sure people experiencing first episode psychosis have timely access to evidence-based care.

The Implementing the EIP access and waiting time standard: guidance (PDF) describes in detail how commissioners and providers can implement the pathway for EIP services.

See also:

• Implementing the early intervention access and waiting time standard: resources (PDF)

  This resource pack is intended to accompany the Implementing the Early Intervention Access and Waiting Time Standard Guidance and provide commissioners and providers with helpful resources to support implementation.

• EIP recording and reporting on NICE-recommended interventions (PDF)

  This document provides guidance for services delivering care to people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. It describes how to record and report on interventions and outcomes using SNOMED codes, and how to submit this data to NHS digital as part of the Mental Health Services Data Set (MHSDS).