F252. SERVICE PROVISION FOR ULTRA-HIGH RISK FOR PSYCHOSIS: IMPLEMENTATION OF CLINICAL GUIDELINES IN ENGLAND

Abstract

Evidence from meta-analyses of randomised clinical trials show interventions for young people at ultra high risk (UHR) of developing psychosis are effective both clinically and economically. While research evidence has begun to be integrated into clinical guidelines, there is a lack of research on the implementation of these guidelines. This paper examines service provision for UHR individuals in accordance with current clinical guidelines within the National Health Service (NHS) in England. A self-report online survey was completed by clinical leaders of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) teams (N=50) within the NHS across the UK. Of the 50 EIP teams responding (from 30 NHS Trusts), 53% ..