How our service can help you
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for some types of severe mental illness.
It is usually considered when other treatment options, such as psychotherapy or medication, have not been successful or when someone is very unwell and needs urgent treatment.
It is given under general anaesthetic and the team includes a consultant anaesthetist, operating department practitioner, consultant psychiatrist, lead nurses and support workers.
Contact the service
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Maple Unit
The Cavell Centre
Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
T: 01733 776047
- Business Hours/Visiting Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays - 7am-3pm
Referral Information
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Referrals accepted from patients usual care coordinator/consultant.
Where to park and are there parking charges?
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The car park outside the Cavell Centre, Peterborough. Charges are signposted.
Is there access and support for patients and visitors with a disability?
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Yes, our clinical bases are accessible. Please ring the team before your appointment to discuss any requirements.
How to cancel your appointment
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Call 01733 776050 or contact your care coordinator.
Carers Information
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A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.
At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, we value the often life-long support carers provide and recognise them as equal care partners. We want to offer as much guidance and reassurance as possible, to help you in your caring role. You can find general information and support for adult carers, young carers and parent carers by following this link.
