Length of stay is different for everyone.  Your multidisciplinary team or key worker will work closely with you to discuss your progress.  You may be given goals and objectives that need to be achieved prior to discharge. 

Yes of course. We encourage friends and families to visit. Please contact the service directly to make visiting arrangements. You will be asked to avoid protected mealtimes and therapy sessions, but we don’t operate strict visiting times.

Unless you have made a private referral, your care will be funded by the NHS or Local Authority (the Social Services department within your local Council). We will organise this on your behalf.

Yes, everyone has their own bedroom, which you are welcome to personalise.

Yes you can bring a mobile telephone, laptop and/or television. Your multidisciplinary team or key worker will complete a risk assessment to decide whether you can have your mobile telephone or laptop with you at all times, or whether it should be kept in the office when not in use.

Each service has an all-weather, designated outdoor smoking area. Smoking is not permitted inside any of our services (including your bedroom).

An Independent Mental Health Advocate is an independent advocate who is trained to work within the framework of the Mental Health Act 1983 to support people to understand their rights under the Act and participate in decisions about their care and treatment. They provide free, independent and confidential support to anyone detained under the Mental Health Act.