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The extent of mixed sex psychiatric intensive care in the UK: a service description

March 10, 2026

National discussions in the UK are progressing toward the elimination of mixed‑sex psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), with a national position statement on single‑sex provision expected in 2026 and potential implementation around 2029. This brief report provides an updated overview of current PICU configuration across the UK to inform planning for this transition.

January 19, 2026

NAPICU Annual Conference registration is now open! NAPICU will be celebrating 30 years!

November 6, 2025

Introducing NAPICU’s New Bespoke Training Packages

Scientific Symposium

January 13, 2025

Mental Health Act Reform: Implications for PICU Teams, Patients & Practice Wednesday 20th May 2026 | 1.15 - 4.00PM Online Via Zoom Registration Now Open!

Psychiatric Intensive Care Textbook

September 26, 2024

We’re excited to announce that the NAPICU Conference Special Offer on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Textbook has been extended!

PICU and EUPD: how well are we doing?

September 1, 2024

Volume 20, Number 2, September 2024 Editorial by Roland Dix

CAMHS RESEARCH PROJECT

March 15, 2024

The National Association of Psychiatric Intensive Care (NAPICU) has partnered with the University of Salford, for a ground-breaking research project that aims to shape the urgent and intensive care provision for children and young people experiencing mental health problems in the UK.

OT Network Virtual Meetings

February 23, 2024

Members have the opportunity to network on various topics in Zoom meetings which are hosted every 6 - 8 weeks.

Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance

February 22, 2024

This two-afternoon virtual course is designed for staff working in a mental health setting who work with patients who are acutely unwell mentally. It will introduce the management of acute disturbance and discuss the key areas for treating, prescribing, and monitoring of medicines used for acute disturbance.

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