Shelley Ward
Service & Objectives
The emphasis on Shelley Ward is on the rehabilitation of male service users with complex mental health needs requiring care and treatment in a low secure setting.
Who is appropriate?
- Male service users age 18+
- Dangerous behaviour and/or chronic challenging behaviour
- Service users who represent a persistent risk of absconding to avoid treatment, where subsequent relapse carries a risk of dangerous behaviour
- Service users with an intractable mental state and behavioural problems who are unlikely to immediately be suitable for section 17 unescorted leave
- Service users who present with a dual or multiple diagnosis and who present with an intractable mental state and behaviour problems which could include substance misuse
- Those who fail to progress in PICU may be considered
Treatment Programme
Care is based on an individual needs assessment which identifies the strengths, needs and deficits in the person's life. This assists the process of developing a plan of care to work towards the rehabilitation of each individual.
Organised activities include computer skills, gym sessions, relapse prevention, craft groups, anger management, drug awareness, assertiveness training, coffee mornings, excursions, current affairs.
Other interventions include:
- Health promotion
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Crisis management
- Risk assessment
- Bereavement counselling
- Family interventions
- Integrative psychotherapy
- Accessing community services
- Money management
- Leisure pursuits
Making a Referral
For more information on making a referral please visit our Information for Referrers & Doctors page.
Discharge Planning
A full review of the service user will take place prior to discharge including:
- assessment of the service user’s strengths and weaknesses in the course of treatment;
- a presentation for the type of medication, support, accommodation and other resources required for future stability and safety
- known warning signs of risk of relapse
Contact the hospital
Fax: 01274 604400
Email Cygnet Hospital Wyke
Enquire Online
Download Referral Form
How to find us
For Sat Nav users please use postcode BD12 8LP
