Bowling Ward - Male Open Acute Service
Service & Objectives
Bowling Ward is an acute admission ward providing care and treatment for male patients who have an acute mental health problem. It offers a multi-disciplinary and therapeutic approach to psychiatric care, promoting recovery, independence and supporting individuals in crisis. We provide a 24 hour service for patients with acute psychiatric symptoms which can be managed in an open ward environment, by offering
- High staffing levels
- Experienced trained staff
- Prompt assessment and response
- Focus on risk assessment and management
- Therapeutic management of violence and aggression
Who is appropriate?
We accept referrals of patients that may or may not be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 with the following admission criteria
- Age 18+
- Acute and/or chronic challenging behaviour
- Patients who represent a persistent risk of absconding to avoid treatment, where subsequent relapse carries a risk of dangerous behaviour
- Patients who present with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse, personality disorder or mild learning disability
Treatment Programme
We believe that each patient should be treated as an individual and that the care offered should be tailored to the individual need. Wherever possible we encourage the involvement of the patient, their family and relevant others in the planning of care as we believe it gives a holistic picture of the issues and problems that the patient and others face. Each patient is treated with respect and dignity. We believe that the ward atmosphere can have a negative or positive impact on the patient’s well being so therefore we actively promote a warm and friendly atmosphere. We believe that the therapeutic relationship is vitally important in the patients’ progress and endeavour to maintain this throughout the patient’s treatment.
Patients on Bowling ward have access to a multi disciplinary team and a range of activities. Some of our popular activities being:
- Creative Writing
- Computer Skills
- Gym Sessions
- Relapse prevention
- Craft Groups
- Anger Management
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness
- Assertiveness Training
- Health Promotion
- Excursions
- Current Affairs
Making a referral
24-hour admission is available and referrals are made by telephone to the nurse-in-charge who will promptly advise as to bed availability and assist in admitting the patient. We accept referrals from PCTs, low secure hospitals and other NHS units.
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How to find us
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