People who are experiencing severe symptoms of a mental health condition may spend time in hospital.
The types of care we provide in hospitals is detailed below in accordion tabs:
Our inpatient wards provide a safe environment for assessment, treatment and therapeutic work for a wide range of mental health conditions. These services are designed to promote recovery and form part of a whole system approach to care which is delivered in conjunction with community services.
We have specialist inpatient wards that provide treatment for adults of working age, older adults (including dementia), children and young people (CAMHS), eating disorders, secure support and rehabilitation.
Our psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) provide mental health care and treatment for people whose acute illness, absconding risk and suicidal or challenging behaviour needs a more secure environment to that provided on an open psychiatric ward.
PICU wards specialise in the assessment and comprehensive treatment of people with a broad spectrum of acute and enduring mental health needs. They provide care and treatment to inpatients who are experiencing the most acute phase of a mental illness. Our aim is to manage and reduce the risks associated with acute episodes of mental illness.
Our Liaison Psychiatry teams are based in general hospitals and provide psychiatric treatment to patients attending hospital. The teams work closely with other doctors and healthcare workers to ensure that your physical and mental health care are as joined up as possible.
Anyone aged 18 and over can be referred to receive hospital care by discussing it with a social worker or other health professional.