Table 1 Structural variation in Psychiatric Decision Units
Trust with PDU | Maximum Length of Stay | Capacity | Referral route |
|---|---|---|---|
Inner city 1 | 48 h | 5 | ED (liaison), Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams, Street Triage |
Inner city 2 | 24 h | 10 | ED (liaison), Out of Hours Team, Approved mental health professionals team, Mental health inpatient wards, 136 Place of Safety, Community teams, including crisis resolution and home treatment teams |
Inner city 3 | 72 h | 8 | ED (liaison), Street Triage |
Rural Site | 24 h | 6 | ED (liaison), Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams |