A national service offering bespoke psychological support for people who have been infected and affected by contaminated blood or blood products has opened to self-referrals.
The Infected Blood Psychological Service (IBPS) began supporting the first cohort of infected and affected people in August 2024. A full complement of 16 IBPS centres, hosted by 16 different NHS Trusts, are now open across England. MFT is one of these trusts.
Infected or affected people can access our IBPS service via a national telephone line (0300 131 0444) operational 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please do not call the MFT Switchboard.
The IBPS does not offer support for mental health emergencies or crises. If you need urgent help, you should contact your local mental health service. Greater Manchester Mental Health have a 24/7 crisis line which can be called on 0800 953 0285.
Once people 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.
More information about the full range of services provided can be found by visiting the IBPS website.
The IBPS has been designed following significant research and engagement with the infected blood community, their families as well as NHS staff.