Inclusion Criteria
- 16km radius of Cork City, Mallow and Midleton
- 32km radius of Cork City, Mallow and Midleton for I.V antibiotics
- Patients referred for I.V antibiotics must be administered with two doses I.V prior to CIT commencing
- Treatment centre available to those living outside catchment area
- Patients remain under the clinical governance of the referring clinician
Exclusion Criteria
- Chronic illnesses requiring more than 72 hours treatment (Excluding I.V antibiotics)
- A patient experiencing an acute episode of mental health illness
- I.V Fluids and blood transfusions
- Under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol
- Under 16 years of age
- Residents outside the CIT catchment area and unable to travel to treatment centre
