The hospital provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery alongside offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington’s Disease, a placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.

Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

“My wife and I want to share our immense appreciation for the support that Newham House in Middlesbrough provided to our daughter. Everyone from the Consultant, other professionals, nurses, care assistants, receptionists and cleaners all played their part in supporting our daughter. It was initially a very challenging time for all the family and close friends, but we were supported throughout her recovery. It was humbling to see the level of care and support that each patient was provided. It was also positive how much our feedback was genuinely sought and factored into the care and operation of the hospital.”Parent

Our in-house Neuropsychiatry interdisciplinary team and person-centred approach puts the individual at the centre of their treatment and discharge planning. We offer a wide range of activities and facilities to promote independent function. Positive behaviour goals are focused on discharge planning to support service users to return to community living – either with support or independently.

Our interdisciplinary team:

• Neuropsychiatrist/Psychiatrist
• Neuropsychologist/Psychologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Clinical Hospital Manager
• Therapy Coordinator
• Nurses across RMN/RGN/RNLD disciplines
• Support Workers
• GP cover from local practice

Our service user profile:

• Women aged 18+ affected by a neurological condition where challenging behaviour is the leading impairment
• Women with complex presentations who could have co morbid mental health diagnoses, neurological or non-epileptic seizures
• May be detained under the Mental Health Act, informal or subject to DoLS
• May have a forensic history
• With a diagnosis of:
  • Established or suspected Acquired Brain Injury including those sustained through trauma, anoxia, stroke, tumour, virus or infection
  • Established or suspected neurodegenerative condition including Huntington’s Disease
  • Specialist Dementia e.g. Frontotemporal Dementia
  • Korsakoff ’s syndrome or other substance abuse related brain injury
• Presenting symptoms may include:
  • Dysphasia or other communication problems
  • Dysphagia with or without the requirement of PEG support/modified diets
  • Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
  • Mobility impairments
• Presenting symptoms may include:
  • Psychiatric disorders including psychoses
  • Post-ictal psychosis
  • Organic personality disorder

Our facilities:

• En-suite individual bedrooms
• Therapy kitchen and additional therapy spaces
• Dining room
• Communal lounge
• Quiet room
• Fully equipped gym
• IT room
• Multi-functional outdoor space including gardens
• Accessible bathrooms
• On-site laundry facilities
• Specific dietary needs met by our in-house catering team

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