Shelley Ward
Service & Objectives
The emphasis on Shelley Ward is on the rehabilitation of male patients with complex mental health needs requiring care and treatment in a low secure setting.
Who is appropriate?
- Male patients age 18+
- Dangerous behaviour 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 with an intractable mental state and behavioural problems who are unlikely to immediately be suitable for section 17 unescorted leave
- Patients 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 a complex needs referral, nursing staff will take an enquiry over the telephone and will require information such as CPA, Social Worker reports and nursing records faxing to the ward to enable a decision to be made regarding an assessment of the patient.
Discharge Planning
A full review of the patient will take place prior to discharge including:
- assessment of the patient’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 Wyke Hospital
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