Our service supports men who may be stepping down from medium secure placements, including those who present an ongoing risk to themselves or others. We also take referrals from PICU and Acute wards. We work collaboratively with service users and external professionals to support individuals who find it challenging to engage with treatment, and may have dual diagnosis including personality disorders.

Litchurch Ward benefits from on-site step down options including Wyvern Ward, which delivers community-focused rehabilitation, allowing for positive risk taking and relapse prevention work. Our highly-skilled Multidisciplinary team (MDT) deliver a variety of treatment and therapy options based on each individuals needs.

Prison Transfer Programme

We also offer a specialised three month prison transfer programme, for stabilisation and assessment of prisoners whose mental health needs cannot be met in the prison environment.

• Referrals and assessment: We provide a rapid response to referrals, assessment within the prison environment, quick decision on suitability for transfer within five working days and liaison with MOJ over transfer warrants
• Comprehensive inpatient assessment: Twelve week assessment programme including full diagnostic and risk formulations, IQ and neurological assessments,stabilisation, treatment plan

“I’ve been all over the country with my son in different hospitals and this is the best one. The team here have the same goals as me and my son and I trust the team.”Parent

Psychological Therapy

We have a dedicated team of forensic, clinical and assistant psychologist who offer therapies including;

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma work

Our Facilities

• En suite bedrooms
• External secure courtyard
• Fully equipped gym
• Art room
• IT classroom
• Therapy kitchen

CQC MHA Monitoring Report