Bearsted Ward – Specialist PICU Service for Men

Our aim is a short, rapid intervention to help service users regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting and ultimately return home.

“Literally words cannot express my gratitude at the platinum standard level of service I have received during my stay here. Thank you from my heart and soul, you guys are amazing.”Service user

The service provides expert, intensive, short-term, individualised care for service users detained under the Mental Health Act. Service users will present with increased risks that require them to be assessed and treated in a PICU environment.

“Bearsted Ward has great staff and there are more activities to do here compared to other hospitals I’ve been to. They have nice astro turf, a basket ball hoop and a variety of footballs to help pass the time. Also the food is pretty good here. They also have a nice multi-gym which we can use everyday for 30 minutes with staff supervision. This is the nicest hospital I’ve been too so far.”Service user

Our service user profile:

• Men, aged 18+
• Detained under the Mental Health Act
• Experiencing difficulties that present a risk to the well-being of themselves or others that cannot be treated in an open environment
• Diagnoses may include:
  • Acute mental illness
  • Acute depressive illness
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bi-polar disorder
  • Personality disorder
  • Dual diagnosis
• May present with co-morbid presentations:
  • Self-harm
  • Substance misuse issues
  • Complex needs