Table 1.
Characteristics of participating liaison psychiatry services and the acute hospitals they serve.
| Liaison service provider | Type of service | MHCAS during COVID-19 | Number of general hospital beds | Emergency department attendances April 2019-March 2020* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Middlesex University Hospital | Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust | Core 24 | No | 460 | 184,035 |
| Whittington Hospital |
Camden and Islington Foundation Trust | Core 24 | Yes | 360 | 107,815 |
| Barnet Hospital |
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust | Core 24 | No | 584 |
286,775† |
| Royal Free Hospital |
Camden and Islington Foundation Trust | Core 24 | Yes | 698 | |
| University College Hospital |
Camden and Islington Foundation Trust | Core 24 | Yes | 660 | 146,455 |
Legend: *Data obtained from https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/hospital-accident--emergency-activity/2019-20.
†Emergency department services at Royal Free Hospital and Barnet Hospital are delivered by a single provider (Royal Free Hospital) so separate data are not available.