Merlin ward provides psychiatric assessment and care for adult male patients with a diagnosis of a mental illness.
The average admission length is between 6-12 months. After this time, it is hoped that you will have been moved to a more suitable setting – whether that be towards a low secure ward or a community setting.
Address
Ridgeway
Roseberry Park
Middlesbrough
Teesside
TS4 3AF
Telephone
| Ward manager: | Richard Lambert |
| Clinical lead: | Justin York and Charles Johnson |
Merlin ward provides psychiatric assessment and care for adult male patients with a diagnosis of a mental illness.
The average admission length is between 6-12 months. After this time, it is hoped that you will have been moved to a more suitable setting in the least restrictive setting to support individuals on their journey towards discharge.
Philosophy of care
The philosophy of care for Merlin ward is that each patient is an individual who has the right to receive professional care in an environment which minimises the risk to the patient of harm from themselves and from others.
Patients will be supported in the lowest level of security for the shortest period, before returning to live in the community when appropriate.
The focus on the ward is to provide interventions to reduce the distress and functional impairment associated with the mental disorder of the individual and to promote recovery.
Daily routine
Merlin ward follows a timetable and has a seven-day activity programme. This programme has been co-created by ward staff and patients.
If you have any interests or hobbies, please discuss these with staff and we can consider if they can be incorporated into the session.
We have a daily motivational meeting and staff will let you know of any important information. You can also discuss if you can plan any leave for the following day if you have leave granted.
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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