Behaviour Assessments

The unit is able to take patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act [1983]. The Unit can take patients aged between 18 and 50 years. Many of our patients have a learning disability.

Assessments are usually planned for a period of 6 or 12 weeks however depending on the individuals needs this can be reduced or extended. All individuals must be assessed before being admitted for residency.

Reviews are held midway through and at the end off the assessment where an in depth report is provided with outcomes, management strategies and recommendations for future placements if requested.

The following treatments and services are available:-

• E.E.G. investigations: standard E.E.G, Brain mapping, ambulatory monitoring –with or without synchronization video telemetry
• Neuropsychiatric examination
• Mental health assessment
• Serum drug levels
• Neuropsychological assessment
• Staff training/education needs [for carers from referring area]
• Behavioural assessment
• Investigation of behaviour/epilepsy relationships.

The following can also be arranged:
Neuroimaging:       

We aim to provide a quality service which will allow an individual’s health, occupational, social and recreational needs to be met, and so maximise potential and lead to optimum quality of life.

A holistic, multi-disciplinary approach forms the basis of our care, and takes into account assessment, and analysis of risk.

We are currently investing £0.5 million in the creation of two dedicated purpose built assessment suites.

We plan to be ready to admit patients for periods of inpatient assessment in the autumn.
When the refurbishment is completed we will be able to provide, craft rooms, a multi sensory room, rehab cooking and laundry.

The unit also offers an outreach service.