Gender: Male
Age: 18+
Beds: 11
Each individual in our care embarks on a tailored care pathway designed to help them build essential skills for transitioning to a more independent setting within the community. Our ward includes a transitional pathway that supports individuals in planning for their discharge and next steps.
With a focus on discharge from the outset, the team place the individual at the heart of their own care, developing collaborative plans detailing achievements and progress towards transition to the next step on their recovery journey. We support individuals who may have had a placement breakdown in a placement, in a hospital or community setting.
George’s Journey
In this case study we look at how the team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke’s Redwood Ward have utilised a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plan to help George reduce incidents enabling him to access the community in order to do the things that he enjoys.
The service is set in 10 acres of land surrounded by farmland. This quiet and tranquil setting is perfect for service users to enjoy the countryside. With great transport links, the team encourage and support individuals to be part of the local community. Taunton town centre offers contrast to the quieter country life with market places, shopping malls and many other entertainment areas such as restaurants, theatres and cinemas.
Inside the service each individual has their own en-suite bedroom, communal spaces including lounge, dining room, conservatory and a therapy room. Externally there is a sensory garden, horticultural area where service users are learning how to grow their own herbs, as well as plenty of outdoor space for parties, sports and BBQs.
In addition, we are able to work with individuals who may present with specific high risks through the use of evidence based risk assessments. The team supports individuals in behaviour management, emotional regulation and offence-related work.
Redwood Ward supports the provision of care closer to home for men with a learning disability, and further strengthens our national network of specialist pathways.
Our service user profile
- Primary diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism, and mental health complex needs
- May present with co-morbid presentations:
- Complex needs and/or multiple diagnoses
- Challenging behaviour
- Personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, bi-polar disorder
- Dual diagnosis
- May be detained under the Mental Health Act or informal
- May have a history of repeated hospital admissions
- May have a forensic history, and/or be stepping down from a secure pathway
Our facilities:
- En-suite bedrooms
- Spacious communal lounge
- Garden with outside seating including a horticultural area
- Dining room
- Therapy kitchen
- Social space conservatory, with activities and games
- Internal sensory garden
- Social Hub
- In-house library
- Allotment
Our community links:
- Local town centres of Taunton and Exeter
- Voluntary work placements
- Leisure centre/gym
- Cinema and shopping
- Men in Sheds
- Restaurants and cafés
- Countryside walks
- Close relationship with Taunton Football Club
- Local YCMA for recreational activities
