The ward will support young people who may need a longer stay in an inpatient setting within a low secure environment. The service will focus on working with young people to understand their mental health, their risks and support their recovery, enabling them to be successfully discharged to a less restrictive environment and to reduce the possibility of relapse and likelihood of requiring a secure service in the future.

There is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Summit School.

“The staff at Joyce Parker Hospital were kind and caring. The care they gave to my daughter during her inpatient admission was very person centred, and specific to her needs. Communication with us as a family was fantastic. The MDT input was much appreciated and everybody was determined to make our daughters admission go as smoothly as possible. Thank you Joyce Parker Hospital staff for all you did for our daughter.”Parent

Our service user profile:

• Males and females, aged 12-18
• Detained under the Mental Health Act
• Diagnosis of:
  • Psychosis
  • Self-harm and/or suicidal ideation
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Emerging personality disorder
  • Substance misuse – providing there is a primary diagnosis of a mental health problem
  • Emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
  • Borderline/mild learning disability as a secondary diagnosis
  • Autism spectrum disorders, with a mental health primary diagnosis
• May have a forensic history

Our facilities:

• En-suite bedrooms
• Spacious communal areas
• Outdoor sports areas
• Gym
• Training kitchen to support skills development
• Therapy room
• Gender specific lounges
• Multi-faith room