Women admitted to Bronte Ward may have a history of involvement in the criminal justice system and exhibit risk behaviours such as aggression or self-harm. We are able to support women with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder.

The aim of our secure services is to support individuals to transition towards independent living, or the least restrictive environment. The teams on our secure wards monitor, manage and reduce risk, whilst balancing therapy and security and preparing service users to lead full and independent lives. Care planning is collaborative and person-centred and is designed to promote recovery.

Bronte Ward benefits from our regional network of step-down mental health rehabilitation and specialist services, enabling local care pathways for women to remain close to home and in the least restrictive environment.

The hospital is conveniently located just off the M62, in a quiet suburb of Bradford, with strong links to the local community.

Therapy Programme:

The therapy programme aims to:

• Provide psychological assessment and treatment including individual and group therapies
• Provide rehabilitation tailored to individual needs
• Identify recovery goals in collaboration with the service user
• Help women to regain independence by maximising their skills
• Work with local services to aid reintegration into the community
• Balance security and therapy
• Give access to a standardised treatment programme for those with a history of substance misuse via individual and group therapy

Our Facilities:

• En-suite bedrooms
• Secure courtyards, including outdoor therapy space and gym equipment
• Polytunnel
• ADL kitchen
• Therapy and activity spaces including group room, art room and IT classroom
• Sensory room
• Gym