The Major Trauma Psychology Service is part of the Department of Psychological Services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. We offer psychological support for patients currently under the care of Hull University Teaching Hospital’s Major Trauma Service and we will see patients referred by professionals at the hospital. We aim to support you while you are an inpatient at the hospital, and to make sure you can access the right support after you have been discharged from hospital.
About Us
Our team is made up of Clinical Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
We use a range of models of talking therapy to help to support you through your recovery. These approaches are evidenced-based, so they are proven to helpful in treating psychological difficulties.
We also provide psycho-education. This means we help you to understand more about your mental health and psychological wellbeing. This may include talking to you about common reactions to trauma and teaching you strategies to support your recovery.
We support patients with a range of difficulties including:
- anxiety and panic attacks
- stress and acute stress reactions
- loss and adjustment difficulties
- low mood
- symptoms of psychological trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- difficulties related to traumatic brain injury
- difficulties coping with injuries or treatment
We also signpost to other services, and we may refer you to other sources of appropriate support e.g.
- employment
- financial
- legal
- religious and spiritual
- alcohol / substance misuse services
Urgent Mental Health Support
A crisis situation may be described as when you or someone that you know has raised concerns that they might be at risk of harming themselves or others. During these situations, it is important to seek help quickly.
We do not provide a crisis service.
If you are an inpatient at the hospital the team will be able to refer you to the Hospital Mental Health Liaison Service. If you are an outpatient you can access NHS crisis support from your local Mental Health provider.
If you are in immediate danger of serious harm in a mental health emergency and/or require immediate medical attention, call 999 for an ambulance immediately or go to A&E.
For urgent and/or crisis support with your mental health, 24/7, you can call 111.
To find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline in England , visit the NHS Service Search or alternatively, contact the telephone lines below.
- In Hull/East Riding (Humber) telephone: 08001380990
- In North East Lincolnshire (NAVIGO) telephone: 01472256256
- In North Lincolnshire (RDaSH) telephone: 08000150211 (North Lincs), 08008048999 (Doncaster), 08006529571 (Rotherham)
- In Lincolnshire (Lincolnshire Partnership) telephone: 08000014331
- In North Yorkshire (TEWV) telephone: 0800051617
Useful Links
- Patient Leaflet: Major Trauma Psychology Service
We advise that you discuss the strategies within this leaflet with a member of the psychology team, ensuring that you seek further guidance and support from professionals where appropriate. - Patient Leaflet: What is Rehabilitation following Major Trauma?
- North Yorkshire & Humber Major Trauma Network (Information for Patients and Relatives)
- YouTube: Barts Health NHS Trust
- Understanding Acute Stress Following Trauma
Suggestions and Feedback
We're always trying to improve the standard of our care, and to develop new approaches.
If you can think of any way we could improve our service, please do not hesitate to tell us.
Call us on 01482 461060 or 01482 461061
Or contact us at
Department of Psychological Services
Queen’s Centre
Castle Hill Hospital
Hull Teaching Hospitals
HU16 5JQ