If you require translation services or a copy of this document in other languages, audio tape, Braille or larger print, please speak to a member of CWP staff, e-mail [email protected] or write to: Communications, Chesh- ire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Upton Lea, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1BQ. Information about the Alderley Unit Information for patients, carers and families Jeśli wymagane jest tłumaczenie lub kopia niniejszego dokumentu w innych językach, na taśmie magnetofonowej, w języku Braille’a lub dużym drukiem, prosimy o skontaktowanie się z członkiem personelu CWP (Organizacja partnerska krajowego systemu zdrowia regionów Cheshire i Wirral) lub przez pocztę elektroniczną: [email protected] lub na adres: Communications, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Upton Lea, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1BQ. Os oes arnoch angen gwasanaeth cyfiethu neu gopi o'r ddogfen hon mewn ieithoedd eraill, tâp sain, Braille neu brint mawr, siaradwch ag aelod o staff CWP, e-bost [email protected] neu ysgrifennwch i: Communica- tions, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Upton Lea, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1BQ. For more information see www.cwp.nhs.uk. © CWP NHS FoundationTrust The information in this leaflet was valid at the date of production June 2015 and is due for review in June 2017 Leaflet code: E/MD/05-001 12 Introduction Useful contact numbers The Alderley Unit is a regional Alderley Unit 01625 862500 Low Secure Unit for people with learning disabilities who have Social Services 0300 123 5010 committed an offence or are assessed as likely to commit an Benefit Advice Line 0800 88 22 00 offence. Patient Advice and Liaison Service 0800 195 4462 All patients in the Alderley Unit are detained under a Section of the Mental Health Act. The unit Advocacy Experience 01625 862507 provides Low Secure facilities for the assessment and treatment of patients. Mencap 0161 728 8109 The Alderley Unit is located within Cheshire, in a rural setting, 9 Mind 01625 500 644 miles from Macclesfield and 2.5 miles from Alderley Edge. The nearest main line railway station is in Alderley Edge. Cheshire Carers Centre 0800 085 0307 Travelling by car, the A535 road runs past the main entrance to the unit. Public transport times and a map are available from the unit. The staff at the Alderley Unit aim to provide a welcoming, We hope you have found this booklet useful. We professional and sensitive service to patients and their carers. would value any comments or suggestions you may Please do not hesitate to ask the staff for help, advice or have. information. Please contact: The contact details for the unit are: Alderley Unit Alderley Unit Soss Moss Site Soss Moss Site Chelford Road, Chelford Road Nether Alderley Nether Alderley Macclesfield Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 4UJ Cheshire SK10 4UJ Tel: 01625 862500 Telephone: 01625 862500 2 11 Confidentiality What is the Alderley Unit like? All patients have a right to maintain confidentiality about their The Alderley Unit is an all male unit with treatment whilst they are at the Alderley Unit. fifteen individual en-suite bedrooms which patients are given their own key for. With the patient’s consent, staff encourage the involvement of carers and significant others. Sometimes, in order to provide safe Patients will need to provide their own effective assessment and treatment, it may be necessary to share digital TV or digital free view box for use in their bedroom. information with other agencies. There are two TV lounges, a dining room, an Some patients’ may be unable to give informed consent. In this activities room, an IT suite, a visitors room, case, staff will liaise with people who know them well and work on gym, utility room and a games room. There is a best interest/need to know basis. also a rehabilitation kitchen on the unit where patients are encouraged to prepare their own Telephone calls meals and snacks. There is a pay phone on the unit for patients to make outgoing calls. Mobile phones (without cameras or internet access) are permitted on the unit between 10am and 10pm. Who are the staff? Carers and friends can contact patients through the main unit telephone number, but staff The Alderley Unit has a staff team who provide professional request that no calls are received after 9pm in support to patients on a 24 hour basis. The ward manager over- the evening. sees the unit, supported by a deputy ward manager. There are qualified nurses and clinical support workers on shift at all times. Visiting An onsite therapy team consisting of Psychology, Occupational Support from carers, relatives and friends is important. The unit Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy work alongside unit does not have specific visiting times but it is requested that all staff to ensure a person centred approach to treatment and visitors contact the unit to make arrangements, prior to visiting. rehabilitation. The Alderley Unit has a family visiting room where visits can take A consultant psychiatrist is based on site who is responsible for place off the ward in a relaxed more private environment. co-ordinating the medical treatment and care of all patients. Staff must be informed in advance if children are to visit, in Domestic staff and administration staff support the smooth day to order that the necessary arrangements can be made. day running of the unit. 10 3 What happens when patients are Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) admitted? As a patient, relative or carer sometimes you may need to turn On arrival, all patients are shown around to someone for on the spot help, advice and support. the Alderley Unit and introduced to the The Patient Advice and Liaison Service is there to meet both other patients and staff on duty. your individual needs and to focus on improving the service for all NHS patients. Staff will ask about any special diets, daily The service is confidential, and aims to: routines or other information that they may advise and support patients, families and carers need to know. Staff will also ask about provide information on NHS services medication, including any home remedies listen to your concerns, suggestions and queries or vitamins that are being taken. help sort out problems quickly on your behalf All medication is administered by unit staff. provide information about local or national based support agencies, and refer patients and families to Staff will make a list of clothing and other personal items that have them if necessary been brought in and ask that any valuables be put in the unit safe. Helen Chadwick is our PALS Officer. Care plan Telephone: 0800 195 4462 (24 hour answerphone) Email: [email protected] A doctor will conduct a physical health check with all patients soon after admission. Following an initial assessment, a care plan is put in place which outlines each patient’s individual care and treatment. Independent Advocacy Service The consultant psychiatrist and wider multi-disciplinary team meet Independent Mental Health Advocacy is provided by Advocacy monthly with each patient to review the care plan. Experience to support and empower patients at the Alderley Unit. After three months, as part of our effective care co-ordination process, a more detailed care and treatment plan is developed, Alice Porter, our advocacy caseworker is available 8.30am to which is reviewed regularly. 16.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Patients are encouraged to be fully involved in all Alice is contactable assessments, reviews and planning meetings specific to their by phone on 01625 862 507. care. Carers are also encouraged to attend. 4 9 Religious and spiritual beliefs Management of Violence and Aggression There are times when staff may have to support patients at the The religious and spiritual beliefs of Alderley Unit by using physical intervention. This means individual patients are respected and supporting patients to keep themselves and other people at the supported at the Alderley Unit. Alderley Unit safe. If needed, staff will develop a positive behavioural support plan with and for each patient. This will have Staff are able to provide information and pictures in it of how staff will support them if their behaviour facilitate access to what is available in becomes a danger to themselves or other people. the local area. We have a multi-faith room available on site which patients can What to bring? access as wanted. Patients should bring several changes of clothes, including nightwear, slippers and toiletries. Patients are supported to do their own laundry on the unit. Patient meetings Patients may also wish to bring any personal items that they would normally use at home, such as art or drawing materials, Patients are invited to take part in a fortnightly ‘My Service My Say’ books etc. meeting, alongside advocacy services. This is an opportunity to make suggestions, discuss concerns and for information to be What not to bring? shared. The Alderley Unit has a strict security policy which details items that are not allowed in the unit for safety reasons, including There is also a daily planning meeting, held each morning to assist lighters, matches or cigarettes. A full list can be obtained by patients to plan and prepare for their day. contacting the unit staff. Patients are discouraged from bringing valuable items and large The unit manager responds to all issues that have been raised amounts of money into the Alderley Unit. Any electrical items will either individually to patients, or at the following meeting. This need to be safety checked before they can be used.