Lark ward is a 17 bed, low secure, forensic mental health slow stream rehabilitation ward for men.
Ward/service name
Lark ward
Address Ridgeway
Roseberry Park
Middlesbrough
TS4 3AF
Telephone 01642 424470
Ward manager: Lynette Maude
Clinical lead: Jo Roberts and Nicola Theasby
Responsible clinician:
Philosophy of care
Lark ward focuses on recovery and the chime principles of connectedness, hope, identity, meaning and empowerment.
We offer a homely environment and offer a range of therapeutic, occupational, and recreational activities, to enhance an individual’s quality of life, promote social inclusion and develop autonomy.
We design and deliver recovery focused and person-centred services. We support people in our care and help them to function independently, preparing for the wider community and a life after Lark, enhancing each patient’s recovery journey.
Using a holistic and balanced approach we aim to assess, support and reduce any risk, to help patients to lead a fulfilling and independent life.
Daily routine
Lark ward offers a range of educational, vocational and social activities. These include:
• Breakfast club
• Recreational days out
• Move and groove
• Computer access
• Walking groups
• Personal leave days
• Pool tournaments
• Healthy eating groups
• Theme nights
• Board games and jigsaws
• Sports
• Fishing
• Current affairs
If you have alternative interests or hobbies, please discuss these with staff and we can consider if these can be offered on our ward.
Meals and drinks
We provide three meals per day, always with a variety of choice. The weekly menus are on display in the dining room and alternate each week. You are also able to have your own snacks.
If you have any special dietary requirements (such as diabetic, vegetarian or cultural) we will inform the catering service.
The ward operates protected mealtimes, to make sure you have your meal with limited disruption. We therefore ask that professionals and carers avoid contacting the ward at mealtimes where possible.
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