Nightingale ward provides assessment and rehabilitation for mental health disorders, through a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach. Those who have been identified as requiring treatment in hospital for a mental health problem are admitted to our ward, under the mental health act.

The average length of stay on the ward is expected to be between 12 – 36 months. At the end of this time, people in our care can be discharged back into the community with a care package to suit their individual needs when ready.

Address:

Ridgeway

Roseberry Park

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

To talk to someone about this information contact your care team – Tel: 01642 837402

Ward manager: Stacey Rankine

Clinical lead: Rachael Walters and Nicola Gauchi

Responsible clinician:

Philosophy of care

Nightingale ward’s philosophy of care is based upon the principles of assessment, recovery and social inclusion. The ward focuses on enhancing the strengths and resilience of people, whilst ensuring any risks to others are fully assessed, minimised and managed.

We aim to improve quality of life by promoting choice, dignity, independence and the right to individuality within a least restrictive environment. We will whenever possible, empower patients to meet their own individual needs and goals, enabling them to reach their full potential. 

Our care delivery promotes patient involvement and encourage people in our care to maintain and develop relationships with families, friends and carers to build a network of support. 

Daily routine

Nightingale ward follows a timetable and has a seven-day activity programme. This programme has been co-created by ward staff and patients. 

Our activities on the ward include film clubs, board games, baking, walking groups to local parks and attractions, arts and crafts and more. 

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 motivational meeting each day and staff will let you know of any important information and discuss if you can plan any leave for the following day. At this meeting you can also request ground leave for that day.

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.