Description of the unit:

This unit caters for adult males with learning disabilities who may also be detained under a section of the Mental Health Act 1983
(including those on Restriction Order) due to mental disorders and challenging behaviour

Care provision:

The clinical care provision encompasses:
• Continuous treatment and rehabilitation for those needing longer-term healthcare. This unit has a minimum of 5 staff on duty
  (both qualified and unqualified nurses) providing 24-hour nursing care
• Care Programme Approach (CPA) is individually tailored to each patient
• Psychiatric input - The Responsible Medical Officer (RMO) for this unit is a Consultant Psychiatrist, who isin charge of
  the overall clinical management of all patients within the unit

The RMO's involvement includes:
• With support from other clinicians the RMO will assess new referrals for admission, and make decisions
on discharge or transfer to other suitable units
• The RMO will participate in planning and attending CPA/Section 117 discharge meetings, prescribe drugs,
monitor the progress of patients, consider referrals for other therapies eg occupational, art and speech therapy
• An RMO will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will regularly review and authorise patients' leave from the unit under
Section 17 MHA for detained patients
• Clinical reviews will be carried out regularly using a multi-disciplinary approach. Reports will be prepared including
psychiatric, nursing and social reports for the Statutory Hospital Managers, Mental Health Review Tribunal and (for ‘restricted’ patients) annual reports for the Home Office

Day Services:

Day Services will form an integral part of the overall care package for all patients. The unit includes an on-site resource facility
to meet the primary needs of each of the patients. A variety of activities will be available these will include computer studies, leisure, recreation, educational and occupational skills and the development of hobbies and interests. There is an on site snack shop, a hard standing sports area and an on site spa pool . Community based activities such as leisure centres, specialist
facilities and links with educational establishments will be accessed where appropriate

The Clinical Team:

The specialist care will be provided by a combination of the following:
• Consultant Psychiatrist (Section 12 approved)
• Therapists: Psychologist, OccupationalTherapist, Speech and Language Therapists
• Nurses (RMN, RNLD
• Health Care Workers

Exclusion policy:

The Unit is not designed for people requiring medium or high security, acute or emergency treatment.

The unit:

A purpose built unit providing continuing health care services for up to 8 adults, normally aged `18 to 65
The unit is robust in design yet domestic in style. It offers a safe and secure environment and is equipped with a full
range of facilities including: spacious fully equipped kitchen, lounges, dining facilities and a large garden.

Links with support services:

• Community Learning Disability Team

Location:

Colchester is linked by national rail network from London Liverpool Street (approximately 1 hour)
or by road M25/A12 from North London (45 miles). link to streetmap

Referral Procedure:

Referrals to any of our services may be made to:

Tel: 01992 645145
Fax: 01992 645146
E-mail: admissions@careaspirations.com

Care Aspirations
Ground Floor, Hampton House
100 Crossbrook Street
Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 8JJ


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