Emmetts and Emmetts Bedgebury

Emmetts ward is a 16 bed medium secure rehabilitation ward at the Trevor Gibbens Unit (TGU).

The ward specialises in the assessment and treatment of men with a mental health condition whose offending behaviour requires care in a medium secure setting. Our aim is to provide individualised care to help in recovery, whilst supporting patients to increase independence by developing and rediscovering skills.

Emmetts-Bedgebury is a 4 bedded male controlled-access ward where the aim is to continue to support patients in their recovery journey by working towards greater independence in a quieter, smaller and more homely ward environment.

The nursing staff work across both wards allowing for a fluid and cohesive workforce. They both have multidisciplinary team input including medical, nursing, social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists.

Family Engagement and Liaison Lead

The Family Engagement and Liaison Lead (FELL) works specifically with the families and friends of someone who is being assessed or treated by forensic mental health and learning disability services.

The Family Engagement and Liaison Lead will be able to offer you advice, support and information. Part of the role will be to meet up and give you time to talk about your own concerns and questions, throughout your relative or friends recovery.

You can also join us for regular catch-ups with tea and cake which we hold throughout the year. 

Click here to view more details about the The Family Engagement and Liaison Lead

Visiting

Please follow the below guidance:

• In exceptional circumstances visits be will considered outside of official visiting times and with prior discussion with the nurse in charge.
• The number of visitors will be limited to a maximum of two adult visitors and up to two named child visitors (if a family visit) per patient at any one time unless previously agreed by the team.
• All visits must be pre booked at least 24 hours in advance via nursing staff. Any visits requested with less than 24 hours notice can be approved by the clinical nurse manager or team.
• All visits will take place in an appropriate area on the ward
• Escorted visits are to be for a maximum of 1 hour unless otherwise agreed by the team or nurse in charge at time of visit.
• Visits need to be agreed in advance via contacting the ward and a form of photographic ID will need to be produced at reception.
• Visitors will have bags and possessions searched before entering the ward area.

Arrangements for under 18’s to visit

Under 18’s are not permitted on the ward. If you have a child under the age of 18 who wishes to visit please speak to a member of ward staff who will arrange a family room to be booked our for your visit. Visit’s for under 18’s will need to be agreed by the multidisciplinary team to ensure all relevant paperwork is completed.

Protecting our patients

When visiting any of our inpatient wards you must wash your hands, follow our 2m social distancing policy and wear a face covering  where required to do so.

Wards may insist upon other individual arrangements to help protect you during your visit. We advise for all visitors to contact the ward staff ahead of their visit to check for further guidance.

Further information can be found on our website here

Meet the manager

You can feedback directly to Emma Daniels, Service Manager to share your experiences and let her know how they are doing as a service.