Priory Hospital Middleton St George

High dependency rehabilitation The service

Dalton rehabilitation service provides a robust multidisciplinary programme of care for females with complex needs that will empower them to manage their own risk and recovery. We use a recovery-based model of care, which recognises the seven principles of recovery: hope, a secure base, a sense of self, supportive relationships, I now“ have” a new empowerment and inclusion, coping strategies and purpose. lease of life, and my Our service is patient centred, multidisciplinary, doctor has made comprehensive and collaborative, which focuses on me feel great. achieving realistic goals and ensuring an effective pathway to the community. FORMER PATIENT ON DALTON WARD Who is it for

The service is available for females who are: Dalton ward is a high dependency rehabilitation Aged 18 or over service for 13 females with severe and enduring Informal or detained under the Mental Health mental health disorders and challenging behaviour, Act 1983 (amended 2007) at Priory Hospital Middleton St George. The Presenting with complex and challenging hospital provides a campus style complex in behaviours related to complex mental health spacious grounds, just outside , with disorders modern facilities and recreational spaces. Experiencing failed or difficult placements and would benefit from a period of rehabilitation in a patient centred, recovery focused environment

Requiring a bespoke treatment pathway Presenting with treatment resistant mental health disorders

Experiencing poor ADLS, and require further rehabilitation in order to progress to more independent community settings  Care pathway The Team and our treatment approaches: Patients are expected to progress from Dalton’s rehabilitation service to more independent Dalton has a dedicated multidisciplinary team which accommodation. With this in mind, we start planning is led by a Consultant Rehabilitation Psychiatrist and for discharge on admission. Our multidisciplinary includes: team works collaboratively with home teams to prepare the patient to progress along the Registered mental health nurses rehabilitation pathway. Healthcare assistants

Treatment interventions include: Clinical psychologist An occupational therapist (OT) and OT assistants PRE-ADMISSION A social worker Multidisciplinary team assessment A fitness instructor Formulation of treatment plan GP services Development of initial care plan An advanced practitioner

ADMISSION We offer a wide range of Psychological treatments, Joint multidisciplinary team and patient which include: assessment of care needs using the ‘My Shared Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) Pathway’ framework Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Formulation of risks Trauma-based therapy Review care plan Substance misuse work Identify therapeutic goals with patient Relapse prevention Develop care pathway Social and life skills training Collaborative engagement with partner agencies to facilitate plans Reactive Anger – CALM Problem solving skills training (PSST) TREATMENT PHASE Emotional management Monitor and stabilise mental state Mindfulness Ongoing review of pharmacological treatment Psycho-dynamic approaches Identification of any co-morbid needs The treatment environment is underpinned by the Engagement with OT to advance and improve  following: ADLS Holistic biopsychosocial treatment Engagement with families and carers to support relationship development Evidence-based pharmacotherapy/medical management and medication Facilitate increased access to the community Concordance therapy Improve involvement in meaningful and enjoyable daily living activities Comprehensive physical health assessment and monitoring, including healthy lifestyle interventions PRE-DISCHARGE for diet management, exercising and smoking cessation Collaboratively work with home team to increase unescorted leave to re-engage with families and Individualised positive behavioural support plans communities Personalised daily activity schedule (structured day) Work with patient and community partner Skills acquisition and enhancement, vocational skills agencies training and education opportunities

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Focus on transition to community or step down facility In summary I felt trapped“” inside before I came here – Dalton offers bespoke packages of care for females now I see my future, with complex needs and challenging behaviour. Our programme focuses on achieving realistic goals, I have a future. enabling empowerment and hope, so our patients FORMER PATIENT ON can manage their own risk and recovery. This DALTON WARD approach aims to prevent relapse and we provide an effective care pathway to community living. How to find us The hospital How to find us For more detailed directions on how to find us, please visit The facilities provided at Priory Hospital Middleton Middleton St George, Darlington, , DL2our website1TS www.priorygroup.com/middletonstgeorge St George include:

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Referrals and care pathway

To make a referral, contact us on 01325 333192, send an email to [email protected] or visit our website at www.priorygroup.com/middletonstgeorge

*Names and images changed to protect identity. Priory Group UK 1 Limited, 80 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UD. Company Registration Number: 09057543