Tarentfort Centre
The Tarentfort Centre is a 20 bedded rehabilitation inpatient unit catering for men from the age of 18. It is comprises of two clinical areas an acute and sub-acute learning disability forensic.
We specialise in the assessment and treatment of men with a learning disability whose offending behaviour and complex mental health needs require care in a low secure setting.
The ward consists of a multi-disciplinary team of health care assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech and language therapist, doctors and consultants.
Patients are offered therapeutic activities by the occupational therapy team and their care is reviewed regularly during ward round and other multi-disciplinary team meetings.
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
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. Click her for more details about the Family Engagement and Liaison Lead
Arrangements for under 18’s to visit
Under 18’s are not allowed 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 for your visit.
Items not allowed on the ward:
We have an extensive list of prohibited items that are not allowed on the ward. This list can be obtained from the ward.
Meet the manager
Your feedback is important to the team so that we can continue to improve our services.
You can feedback directly to the managers, to share your experiences and let us know how we are doing as a care group.
To arrange a meeting please email
- Simon Cook, Service manager at simon.cook5@nhs.net
- Tricia Haastup, Matron at tricia.haastup@nhs.net
Ask Listen Do
This is a film by NHS England for people with a learning disability, autistic people, families and carers which can help when giving feedback, raising a concern or making a complaint.