About this location
Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
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.
Services at a glance
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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
- Rosemary Ward – 16-bedded ward for adult males and females
- Cottam Ward – 12-bedded ward for adult males
- Elswick Ward - 12-bedded ward for adults
Conditions treated
We are able to support people with:
- Complex mental health needs
- Psychosis
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar
Treatment approaches
At Preston, we offer an individualised, person-centred approach to all of our patients. Both of our acute wards offer specialist psychiatric inpatient support for adults in crisis, who need safe monitoring and assessment, as well as medication management.
Our assessment and treatment options are overseen by a full and diverse multidisciplinary team (MDT). We offer:
- Occupational therapy (OT)
- Group therapy
- 1:1 sessions with named nurses
People tend to stay with us on a short-term basis.
Our team
Our team consists of:
- Consultant psychiatrist
- Specialty doctor
- Occupational therapist (OT)
- Psychologist
- Psychology assistant
- Occupational therapy assistants
- Nurses
- Support staff
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. We provide a full therapeutic timetable that is managed by OT and OT assistants.
The team uses a holistic approach towards everyone we support, and this includes their physical care. The OT team is responsible for completion of an initial assessment followed by any additional assessments identified as necessary (this could include functional assessments, sensory assessments amongst other things). They also provide equipment, environmental adaptations, assessment of current functioning and occupational barriers and, as required, individual pieces of work may also be completed. The team are also responsible for the delivery of the ward group programme throughout the week and will provide a range of groups based on patient needs and interests.
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 and a lawn area.
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are single-occupancy and have an en-suite bathroom. People staying with us are supported to personalise their bedrooms to suit their needs and wishes.
We provide:
Exclusion profile
- People under the age of 18
- Recent violence within 72 hours
- Inappropriate sexual behaviour for Rosemary Ward
- Autism and a learning disability as a primary diagnosis
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.
Partnership working with local NHS teams to provide a seamless service with crisis resolution and home treatment teams, community based mental health teams and other services to ensure we meet the needs of patients.
Priory is the UK's largest independent provider of adult eating disorder services and we pride ourselves on offering quality, personalised treatment for every person we support.
Ward break down
- Bartle Ward – 10-bedded ward for adult males and females with an eating disorder
Conditions treated
We are able to support people with:
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder (BED)
Treatment approaches
Bartle Ward provides individualised programmes of care for the successful treatment of anorexia, bulimia and other related conditions. The unit offers a range of facilities, services and expertise including a well-established, welcoming environment and we are also accredited by the Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED). The first step towards recovery is for the people we support to go through an initial assessment to identify the presenting issues, make any diagnosis and draw up the most appropriate treatment plan.
Our assessment and treatment options are overseen by a full and diverse MDT. We offer:
- OT
- Group therapy
- CBT
- 1:1 sessions with named nurses
People tend to stay with us on a short-term basis.
Our team
Our team consists of:
- Consultant psychiatrist
- Speciality doctor
- OT
- Dietitian
- Psychologist
- Psychology assistant
- Occupational therapy assistants
- Nurses
- Support staff
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. We provide a full therapeutic timetable that is managed by OT and our activities co-ordinator. The team uses a holistic approach towards everyone we support, and this includes their physical care.
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 a communal lawn area and we also have specialised equipment within the hospital, such as sensory rooms, for people to use.
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are single-occupancy and have an en-suite bathroom. People staying with us are supported to personalise their bedrooms to suit their needs and wishes.
We provide:
Exclusion profile
- People under the age of 18
- High risk violence
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.
Information for family and friends
How do home visits work?
Patients home leave is discussed and planned in MDT in consultation with the patient and carers/family where appropriate, as part of the therapeutic timetable when is safe and part of the discharge journey.
What is your visitation policy?
We are flexible with visiting times, but we do ask that visits take place outside of mealtimes, as these are protected times for the people who are staying with us.
Will I be involved and kept up to date with my loved one’s care and wellbeing?
We have a carers’ lead on each ward and they will endeavour to ensure that families and carers are provided with up to date information and invited to the weekly ward rounds, as long as we have consent from the person staying with us.
We also hold bi-monthly carers support groups.
Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?
People staying with us are able to bring in their own mobiles and the wards have cordless telephones that can be used.
What type of things are families expected to provide, and what is provided by the home?
Families are expected to provide basic toiletries, clothing and personal comfort items for the person we support, as long as these are deemed as being safe.
What are the bedrooms like?
All of our bedrooms are en-suite and comfortably furnished. People staying with us are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes.
Are external doors kept locked?
All of our external doors are locked. However, every person staying with us will be individually assessed for any risks to see what security is needed.
What do service users eat and how do meal times work?
We have team of chefs who provide quality hot and cold balanced meals. People are able to choose their meals from a daily menu, and we can cater for dietary and cultural choices.
On Bartle ward, we support patients with three structured meals and three structured snacks each day, which takes place in an allocated dining space where patients are prescribed attendance at a variety of tables based on support identified via their weekly ward round. Patients meet with the ward dietician weekly to develop individualised meal plans which encompass part of their recovery pathway. Meal plans are considerate of patient allergies and pre-established dietary preferences eg veganism.
How does laundry work?
We have a laundry on every ward for people to use.
Is there anything they can’t bring or have?
We have a restricted and prohibited items list for each service, which is reviewed and updated regularly. This can be seen on request.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not normally allowed. However, this can be discussed during the ward rounds and if having pets is considered to be therapeutic for the person staying with us, then we will make provisions for this.
How do activities work?
Our activity co-ordinators work with the people staying with us to provide a range of activities to enhance their ability to independently manage their time in situations where they may feel personally challenged. The occupational therapy assistants empower people to access activities which they may previously not have been familiar with. This has the outcome of empowering them and enhancing their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Do service users and families have an input into the service user’s care plans?
All service users devise their care plan with their named nurse and with patient consent these can then be shared with relatives and carers. Relatives are invited to MDT and CPA to be part of care plan formulations.
What are the car parking facilities?
We have on-site car parking facilities for visitors.
What is the smoking policy? Can service users buy cigarettes?
Priory Hospital Preston is a non-smoking site.
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. Please note, referrals for NHS or local authority funded services must come from a referring organisation.
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.