Litchurch Ward:
Male Low Secure Complex Needs
& Dual Diagnosis

Litchurch Ward provides low secure care and treatment for those whose psychiatric condition is resulting in continuing and ongoing disturbed and challenging behaviour and who have a dual or multiple diagnosis. Together with our Wyvern Unit, Litchurch Ward forms part of our integrated male care pathway at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Treatment is aimed at those who:

  • Require prolonged detention under the Mental Health Act 1983 owing to a lack of insight into the need for compliance with medication/treatment and who often have a history of ‘revolving door’ admissions
  • May have a history of involvement in the Criminal Justice System
  • Present with challenging behaviour within the hospital or the community environment. This includes property offending, nuisance behaviour or severe self-neglect and vulnerability
  • Are ‘stepping down’ from high or medium security

Admission Criteria

  • Male aged 18+
  • Dangerous behaviour and/or chronic challenging behaviour and who may pose a continuing and ongoing risk to others or themselves
  • Represent a persistent risk of absconding to avoid treatment, where subsequent relapse carries a risk of dangerous behaviour
  • Have an intractable mental state and behavioural problems who are unlikely to immediately be suitable for section 17 unescorted leave
  • Present with a dual or multiple diagnosis and who present with an intractable mental state and behaviour problems which could include substance misuse and/or personality disorder
  • Those who fail to progress in PICU may be considered
  • Those whom a detailed Risk Assessment has been received and the MDT agree that the Risks presented are sufficient to warrant admission to a Low Secure environment

Referrals

A patient assessment visit can be arranged quickly by either phoning or faxing a completed referral form. Referrers will be notified of decisions verbally and in writing within 72 hours. Download Referral Form.

For more information about Litchurch Ward please call Cygnet Hospital Derby on 01332 365 434.

Why Refer to Litchurch Ward?

  • Current average length of stay on Litchurch Ward is 197.9 days.
  • Litchurch Ward is part of a care pathway that includes Locked Rehab and Supported Living options.
  • Almost 32 hours of therapy offered on average per week.
  • Dedicated Drug and Alcohol Professionals as part of MDT.

Contact the hospital

Cygnet Hospital Derby London Road Derby Derbyshire DE24 8WZ Tel: 01332 365 434
Fax: 01332 292 974

Download Referral Form

"The care team here are faultless... They are all very supportive when needed and dedicate their time to everyone... The environment is homely and comfortable."

- Service user testimonial