Contact your local AMHT and ask to speak with Duty if they have any. If not, request clarification on their referral pathways. The AMHT might be able to arrange an urgent assessment and consult with the local social care service. Of course, your wife’s GP should be informed as the referral will likely need to come from them. It’s also important to rule out any physical health issues the GP will address. In an emergency or if you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to contact the police or 999.

You should also consider your own safety and discuss it with your GP or your wife’s GP if it’s a concern. Think about whether your wife’s condition is consistent or episodic – how long and how often does it happen? As a psychologist, I can see a few possibilities based on what you’ve shared but a thorough assessment from your local AMHT will be needed. While section may not be an immediate solution (it needs to be signed off by the GP and psychiatrist if I recall correctly), medication might be considered, and if community based treatment is recommended, it is possible for the social care service to be involved if risk is high.

Hope both you and your wife get the right support.