Infected blood psychological support

We are one of 16 NHS Trusts who provide a new self-referral service offering bespoke psychological support for people who have been infected and affected by contaminated blood or blood products.

The service has been designed following significant research and engagement with the infected blood community, their families as well as NHS staff.

The service is here for all those who have been impacted and gives access to a safe space, where you will be listened to and understood. We work with you to create an individual care plan to provide the best possible care.

Infected or affected people can access our IBPS service via a national telephone line (0300 131 0444) that is operational 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Callers will need to provide basic contact details and will be connected with the most appropriate local IBPS centre.

Once you have been assessed, if support is required, a psychological review will take place and treatment provided by clinicians with specialist expertise in issues facing those infected or affected by contaminated blood or blood products.

Please note, the service does not offer support for mental health emergencies or crises. If you need urgent help, you should contact your local mental health service.

More information about the full range of services provided can be found by visiting the IBPS website.

Referral form

Online referral form – Infected Blood Psychological Service

Your can have face-to-face appointments at either:

  • Nether Edge Out Patients, Lyndhurst Rd, Sheffield S11 9BJ.
    • Please buzz in, then the reception team will show you where to wait.

  • Northern General Hospital, Medical Education Centre, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AT.
    • Please come downstairs to the psychology rooms. There is a waiting area, please ring the doorbell and we will then come and meet you.

  • Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Sheffield S10 2JF.
    • Sessions on E floor, E3, rm 7. Please come to the reception area, and we will come and meet you.

  • Weston Park Hospital, Whitham Road, Sheffield S10 2SJ
    • Sessions in G53. Please come to the reception area near the main entrance, and we will come and meet you.

This service is available at the following Hospitals: