What are the referral criteria
Our
referrals are taken and managed for us by the Home Treatment, Psychiatric
Liaison and Crisis Response teams. These teams will complete an assessment and
establish if an admission is deemed appropriate for an individual's needs.
How can people get referred to this service?
Our
referrals are taken and managed for us by the Home Treatment, Psychiatric
Liaison and Crisis Response teams. These teams may see and assess you if this
has been requested by the GP, carers or Accident and Emergency.
What to expect when referred
If
you are deemed to need an admission to Southgate Ward, on arrival you and your
carer are shown around the ward. You are given a welcome pack and shown to your
own en-suite room - we have separate male and female sleeping areas.
Length
of admission varies and will be determined through the individuals treatment.
During
this time our team of doctors, nurses and other health professionals assess,
plan, implement and evaluate your needs and care.
Onsite facilities
The ward provide refreshments; tea, coffee, juice,
water, biscuits and sandwiches throughout the day. Other refreshments can be
obtained through a vending machine just outside the ward entrance.
Alternatively there is a café in West Suffolk hospital directly opposite
Wedgwood House.
