Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MCAS)
Enfield's Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service at Chase Farm is operational or launching soon, offering a 24/7 alternative to emergency departments.
The Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MCAS) at Chase Farm is either operational or due to launch soon, according to an update from the North London NHS Foundation Trust in March 2026. This 24/7 service is designed to provide a direct alternative to emergency departments for individuals experiencing mental health crises, offering specialist assessment and support from trained professionals.
The MCAS is part of a wider transformation programme for mental health services in Enfield, as detailed by the North London NHS Foundation Trust. It aims to provide walk-in access to care for medically-cleared individuals needing mental health assessment and support.
Key facts
- The Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MCAS) at Chase Farm was reported in March 2026 by the North London NHS Foundation Trust as operational or set to launch soon. Source
- The MCAS is a new 24/7 service intended to provide a direct alternative to emergency departments for mental health crises. Source
- The service offers specialist mental health assessment and support from trained nurses, doctors, and professionals. Source
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