Mental Health

No A&E Facility

Please note that the Hospital at Rye does not have an A&E facility.

If you require immediate emergency attention:

Please call 999

Appointments

NHS patients will be admitted to the ward by referral only following an assessment.

All outpatient appointments are made through referral from a healthcare professional. Please do not contact the hospital directly as we will not be able to arrange your appointment.

Opening times

Please note that due to the NHS Protected Mealtime service, no visitors can attend meal times without making a prior arrangement with the nurse in charge.  Visitors can make use of the hospital reception area during meal times.

🕐 Visiting hours: 10:00 – 20:00

🕐 Lunch: 12:30 – 13.30

About

Health in Mind is the free NHS Talking Therapies service for people experiencing emotional stress and symptoms of anxiety or low mood.  The service is for all East Sussex residents over 18.

Please note, Health in Mind is not an urgent care or crisis service.  If your needs are urgent please refer to this page which can direct you to the most appropriate service:
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help

Health in Mind provide evidenced based psychological therapies for people with mild to moderate difficulties with anxiety and/or depression and offer a wide range of support to make seeking help as convenient, quick and straight forward as possible.  From courses & online programmes to a wide range of 1 to 1 therapies, the service can be your guide to better mental health.

How to access

There’s no need to see a GP to make a referral.  You can self-refer direct on our website.  If you need support to self-refer, this can be provided by a health professional or friends or family, or by contacting us.

Visit www.healthinmind.org.uk

Email: spnt.healthinmind@nhs.net
Or call: 0300 00 30 130

The service opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Many of our therapy appointments can be attended remotely by telephone or video.  We also provide face to face appointments from a range of local community venues where this is required.

How do I know if I need help?

At milder levels symptoms can be hard to spot. A referral to our service could make a huge difference:

  • If you find it hard to stop worrying.
  • If you feel nervous, on edge or more irritable.
  • If you’ve been feeling down or hopeless.
  • If you’ve lost interest or pleasure in doing things.

We also help people with some long-term physical health conditions, as well as those with problems sleeping as both can have a significant impact on how you feel.

Taking early action to improve your emotional health prevents symptoms worsening and means quicker access to treatment.  Many people find that just having an initial conversation with one of our team can be extremely helpful.

We know asking for help can feel like a big decision, but it could be the best decision you make.  Our advice is to not wait.  Get in touch with us today.  Our team are ready to help you make positive changes.