How do I arrange to see a Practitioner Psychologist?

If you feel that support from the Psychology service would be helpful you can speak to one of the clinical nurse specialists at the Bristol Heart Institute or your cardiologist about a referral to Psychological Health Services in Adult Congenital Heart Disease in your clinic appointment. Alternatively, you can contact the clinical nurse specialists on: 0117 342 6599 or email: ubh-tr.achdclinicalnursespecialist@nhs.net

Once a referral has been made, you will be contacted by the psychologist to make an initial appointment. Telephone appointments can be arranged for patients who live a long distance from Bristol although it is asked that you attend the first session face-to-face.

View our referral criteria. This is something that a medical team can use to determine if we would be a suitable service for a patient.