About this location
Priory Hospital Barnt Green, offers acute mental health and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) services for 23 males and females. Our state of the art hospital provides high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable environment, to help facilitate recovery and hope.
Priory’s acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
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Priory Hospital Barnt Green Warren Lane Barnt Green Birmingham B45 8ER
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Services
Our acute services offer round-the-clock assistance in times of emergencies. Our specialist inpatient acute teams are committed to providing the highest quality of care, supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions in safe and highly therapeutic environments.
Ward break down
- Jubilee Ward – 13-bedded acute ward for adult males and females aged 18 years and older
Conditions treated
We are able to support people with:
- Complex mental health needs
- Personality disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Self-harm
- Schizophrenia
- Violence and aggression
We can also support people who present with the following challenges alongside their primary diagnosis:
- A learning disability
- Autism
- Substance misuse
We can support informal patients or those detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).
Treatment approaches
At Barnt Green, we offer an individualised, person-centred approach to all of our patients. Treatment at Barnt Green is tailored to the specific needs of the people we support, ensuring the best possible outcomes. We provide everyone with the opportunity to make a strong recovery and return to a positive way of life.
The treatment we provide is evidence-based and structured within National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Our assessment and treatment options are overseen by a full and diverse multidisciplinary team (MDT).
We offer:
- Positive behaviour support (PBS)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) informed treatment
- Occupational therapy (OT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
- Music therapy
- Art therapy
- Mindfulness
- Family therapy
- Trauma informed therapy
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
People tend to stay with us on a short-term basis.
Our team
Our team consists of:
- Psychiatrists
- Nurses
- Occupational therapists (OT)
- OT assistants
- Social workers
- Wellbeing activity workers
- Activity co-ordinators
- Psychologists
- Psychology assistant
We also provide specialist staff training, including EMDR training and community-based acute treatment (CBAT) training.
Therapeutic and community-based activities
We offer a range of therapeutic and community-based activities as part of a full treatment programme. We want to support people to become more confident and independent, preparing them to move through their treatment pathway towards community living. Our activity co-ordinators facilitate leisure activities based on people’s likes and interests.
Our therapeutic and community-based activities include:
- Breakfast group
- Community meetings
- Mindfulness
- Kitchen skills
- Fitness
- Community skills
- Creative expression
- DBT skills
- Yoga
Our facilities and environment
We believe that the environment in which treatment takes place is just as important as the treatment itself when it comes to supporting our patients.
We provide:
Our garden offers secure fencing, a courtyard, patio area with furniture, a lawn, sensory items, a shelter, and planting areas. Our garden is also south-facing, meaning that the people staying with us can relax and enjoy spending time outdoors. We also have specialised equipment within the hospital, such as bean bags, for people to use.
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are single-occupancy and have an en-suite bathroom. Wet rooms are also available and some rooms are wheelchair accessible. Patients are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms while they are staying with us. We provide:
Exclusion profile
- People under the age of 18
- People with a history of arson
- People with a history of sexual offending
Pathways
Priory’s network of high quality facilities enables us to offer joined-up care pathways with our dedicated residential services. We offer programmes which integrate healthcare treatment and therapy, which are tailored according to individual needs, in an appropriate setting. Our strength is that we can provide a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency services.
People within our acute service are supported to step down to local recovery and rehabilitation (R&R) services, such as Priory Lichfield Road and Priory Beverley House, when they are ready and if it is appropriate for them.
Our PICU services have been designed to support people in a severe phase of illness, who cannot be managed in acute services. Our dedicated PICU services place us at the forefront of specialised intensive care, and our highly trained teams can support people with complex needs and challenging behaviours, along with co-existing issues (such as substance misuse).
Ward break down
- Clent Ward – 10-bedded ward for adult females aged 18 years and older
Conditions treated
We are able to support people with:
- Complex mental health needs
- Personality disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Self-harm
- Schizophrenia
- Violence and aggression
- Physical disabilities
We can also support people who present with the following challenges alongside their primary diagnosis:
- A moderate learning disability
- Autism
- Substance misuse
We are able to support patients detained under the MHA.
Treatment approaches
At Barnt Green, we offer an individualised, person-centred approach to all of our patients. At Barnt Green, we customise treatment to meet the unique requirements of the people in our care, aiming for optimal results. We empower everyone we support to improve their wellbeing and embrace a more positive lifestyle.
Our assessment and treatment options are overseen by a full and diverse MDT.
We offer:
- PBS
- CBT
- DBT informed treatment
- OT
- Mindfulness
- Trauma informed therapy
People tend to stay with us on a short-term basis.
Our team
Our team consists of:
- Psychiatrists
- Nurses
- OT
- OT assistants
- Social workers
- Wellbeing activity workers
- Activity co-ordinators
- Psychologists
- Psychology assistant
We also provide specialist staff training, including CBAT training.
Therapeutic and community-based activities
We offer a range of therapeutic and community-based activities as part of a full treatment programme. Our therapeutic and community-based activities include:
- Breakfast group
- Community meetings
- Mindfulness
- Kitchen skills
- Fitness
- Community skills
- Creative expression
- DBT skills
- Yoga
Our facilities and environment
We believe that the environment in which treatment takes place is just as important as the treatment itself when it comes to supporting our patients.
We provide:
People staying on Clent Ward are unable to access the kitchen, however, staff can provide drinks and snacks whenever these are requested.
Our south-facing garden offers secure fencing, a courtyard, patio area with furniture, a lawn, sensory items, a shelter, and planting areas. The people staying with us can use our garden to relax and spend time outdoors. We also have specialised equipment within the hospital, such as bean bags, for people to use.
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are single-occupancy and have an en-suite bathroom. Wet rooms are also available. Patients are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms while they are staying with us. We provide:
Exclusion profile
- People under the age of 18
- People with a history of arson
- People with a primary diagnosis of autism or a learning disability
Pathways
Priory’s network of high quality facilities enables us to offer joined-up care pathways with our dedicated residential services. We offer programmes which integrate healthcare treatment and therapy, which are tailored according to individual needs, in an appropriate setting. Our strength is that we can provide a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency services.
We can support people within our PICU to step down to our acute ward, when they are ready.
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Information for family and friends
What is your visitation policy?
Risk assessed by the team. Home visits are supported with or without staff, dependent on the results of assessment and legal status.
Will I be involved and kept up to date with my loved one’s care and wellbeing?
The wellbeing of the person we support is our top priority, and we limit the exchange of information to the professionals engaged in their treatment. We don’t divulge information to visitors or family members without the person’s consent. Upon arrival, we will talk to the person about their preferences when it comes to information sharing. We adhere to the principle of seeking permission before sharing, except in cases of safety concerns for both the person in question and other people in our care.
Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?
Mobile phone use is individually assessed for each person staying with, and agreed by the MDT.
What type of things are families expected to provide, and what is provided by the home?
People staying with us are asked to bring nightclothes, slippers, day clothing and toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided.
What are the bedrooms like?
Each of the bedrooms has en-suite facilities. There is also a communal bathroom available on each ward, use of which is approved and agreed by the MDT.
Are external doors kept locked?
Although all of our wards have locked doors, people staying with us on an informal basis can request to use therapeutic leave. If this is agreed by their consultant, a full risk assessment is completed prior to a person leaving the ward. We respectfully ask that people don’t leave the hospital grounds until it has been agreed as part of their treatment plan. This is so that the person’s safety is ensured and support can be accessed when needed.
There may be times when it is assessed that it is safer for a person to go out escorted, either by staff or by friends and family. This will be discussed with the person fully beforehand.
People who are detained under the MHA can be prevented from leaving the ward. Any leave they do have, both escorted and unescorted, will be reviewed and approved by the MDT and responsible clinician.
What do service users eat and how do meal times work?
Each ward has a designated dining room for people to use. Mealtimes on the ward are protected which means there are no visits, meetings or activities that take place during this time, to ensure staff are available to support. People staying with us are able to fill out menu choice forms and identify dietary requirements and preferences.
How does laundry work?
Each ward has its own laundry room with washing and drying machines. Detergent is provided and staff are available to support people with using the machines, if needed. Bed linen is washed by the hospital.
Is there anything they can’t bring or have?
At Priory Hospital Barnt Green, we try to adopt the least restrictive way of working. However, in order to keep all of our patients and staff safe, there are items that we have to prohibit and restrict. Items that will not be permitted under any circumstances are as follows:
- Alcohol and illicit drugs
- Legal highs
- Non prescribed medication, including over the counter and herbal remedies
- Wire coat hangers
- Explosives (including fireworks)
Depending on a person’s risk, as determined by their consultant, the following items may be allowed or managed under supervision:
- Recording devices and cameras. However, if it is felt this is compromising the confidentiality of others, it may be removed
- Razors and aerosols
- Glues and solvents - often found in arts and crafts materials
- Caffeinated and high energy drinks, due to interference with some types of medication and the effect they can have on a person’s sleep
- Glass and metal containers, such as cans
- Leads or wires over 20cm in length
- Items of clothing with strings, such as jumper strings, shoelaces, dressing gown ties, belts and trouser strings
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed inside the hospital.
How do activities work?
There is an extensive list of activities available to the people staying with us. These include:
- Breakfast group
- Community meetings
- Mindfulness
- Kitchen skills
- Fitness
- Community skills
- Creative expression
- DBT skills
- Yoga
Do service users and families have an input into the service user’s care plans?
People staying with us are encouraged to have an active role in inputting into their care plans. Regular one-to-one sessions are held with their named nurses and healthcare assistants, who will discuss all aspects of their care. We always have the person’s best interests at heart and important information will only be shared between the professionals involved in their care. Neither will we give detailed information to visitors or relatives without the person’s permission. On admission, we will discuss with the people staying with us who, if anyone, they would be willing to share information with. We do not share without consent, unless it is on the grounds of safety, both for the person we support and other people in our care.
What are the car parking facilities?
There is free car parking available on-site. Please note, cars are left at their owner’s risk.
What is the smoking policy? Can service users buy cigarettes?
Priory Hospital Barnt Green is a smoke free hospital. Our team are able to support people with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), if requested. People staying with us are also able to vape in their bedrooms or in the courtyard, once they have been individually risk assessed. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the hospital premises.
How is treatment accessed and funded?
We don’t take referrals directly from individuals and families. Instead, the first step will be for you to reach out to the person’s GP so that they can be referred and funded through the correct NHS channel. Depending on the type of support needed, this could include local authority funding, NHS funding, joint funding between the local authority and NHS, or direct payments. Please note, referrals for NHS or local authority funded services must come from a referring organisation.
We also provide a private service where funding can be accessed via private medical insurance, or individuals can self-pay. For more information, please visit Priory Hospital Barnt Green.
How to make a referral
Our customer service centre provides 24/7 support for NHS mental health enquiries and referrals. Our customer referral co-ordinators can support you from your first call right through to the enquiry conclusion, providing updates throughout the process. We offer 24/7 crisis referrals, fast access to bed availability and placements, and a single access point for end-to-end enquiry management.