We are able to offer longer term rehabilitation for those individuals who may require lengthier support or whose condition is likely to deteriorate further.
Our multidisciplinary team The proportion of older adults in forensic secure services is rising. Research indicates that a quarter of patients have cognitive impairment and often a range of physical and other mental health conditions and / or personality disorder.
To ensure continuity of care and to minimise distress we are proud that we have built up an extensive in-house multidisciplinary team which includes: Consultant Psychiatrists Clinical Psychologists
Older forensic patients have complex needs and require specialist treatment which is unable to be provided in secure hospitals.
RMN & RGN Nursing Staff
At St Peter's Hospital in South Wales we are able to safely transfer men and women detained under the Mental Health Act in secure settings, to be cared for in a specialist hospital setting.
Dietitians
Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Speech & Language Therapists Social Workers
Our team formulation approach, led by the Psychology department ensures that the nursing and support staff gain a better understating of the individual's difficulties and develop a shared and consistent approach. Results demonstrate that this approach has a positive impact on reducing incidents.
We are able to support those who display behaviours of concern caused primarily by symptoms of organic mental disorder, such as dementias or other neurodegenerative conditions including Huntington’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. We also support patients with behaviours resulting from impairment of cognition and/or emotional regulation resulting from an acquired brain damage
Therapies
Taking a neurobehavioural approach we are experienced in psychological assessment and behavioural analysis to formulate positive behavioural management plans.
At St Peter’s Hospital we are committed to reducing the use of antipsychotic medication for our patients with neuropsychiatric conditions.
Our model of care
Where possible, we offer a variety of evidence-based nonpharmacological interventions including:
Our model of care enables us to draw upon a wide range of interventions, from environmental changes to medication, or person-centred support plans and specialised diets. At St Peter’s Hospital our focus is on reducing distress, maintaining personhood and improving quality of life. Promoting connection is at the heart of our approach to psychosocial intervention – connection with other people; connections with a sense of self through memories and familiar occupation, and connection with the surrounding environment.
Pet therapy
Music therapy
Reminiscence therapy
Sensory therapies
Relaxation and exercise therapies