Core Model

Our multidisciplinary team provides tailored care using the Open Dialogue model, supporting individuals transitioning from acute mental health pathways. Integrated with community resources, we offer specialised support for rehabilitation, housing, and employment.

Services will typically be accessed through an adult acute mental health inpatient pathway.

Care will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team utilising an Open Dialogue model, underpinned by Therapeutic Community principles.

Staff will be equipped with specialised training skills and knowledge in mental health rehabilitation, including support for specific needs such as drug and alcohol recovery.

Services will be closely integrated with community resources and agencies, offering support for employment, housing, and welfare programmes.

Core Model

Services will typically be accessed through an adult acute mental health inpatient pathway.

Care will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team utilising an Open Dialogue model, underpinned by Therapeutic Community principles.

Staff will be equipped with specialised training skills and knowledge in mental health rehabilitation, including support for specific needs such as drug and alcohol recovery.

Services will be closely integrated with community resources and agencies, offering support for employment, housing, and welfare programmes.

Core Model

Services will typically be accessed through an adult acute mental health inpatient pathway.

Care will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team utilising an Open Dialogue model, underpinned by Therapeutic Community principles.

Staff will be equipped with specialised training skills and knowledge in mental health rehabilitation, including support for specific needs such as drug and alcohol recovery.

Services will be closely integrated with community resources and agencies, offering support for employment, housing, and welfare programmes.

Our Clinical Model

Open Dialogue emphasises open communication and dialogue between service users, their families, and the treatment team. This approach values transparency, honesty, and flexibility in exploring and addressing the needs and concerns of individuals in distress – we will ensure all our staff have a level of Open Dialogue training.

How will we provide care?

Assess and Treat Mental ill Health

Focused on listening and involving social networks and families.
Use of treatment meetings as the assessment and planning process.
Adopts a social perspective by creating a dialogue that is responsive to the whole person.

To Provide Hope

Seeing peers as role models, with 30% of staff having lived experience.
A move away from staff holding all the power.
Encourages active participation in one’s own recovery.
High-quality, supportive environments.

Maximise Quality of Life and Social Inclusion

The workforce reflects the needs of the people, moving away from traditional nursing and medical models.
High emphasis on art, music, environment, and exercise.
Structured activity programs to enhance quality of life.

Promote Independence and Skill Development through a Therapeutic Community Model

Democracy: Foster shared decision-making and empower individuals to influence choices affecting their lives.
Reality: Help individuals face real-world challenges by creating practical learning experiences that build resilience and adaptability.
Confrontation: Address obstacles and setbacks constructively, fostering the ability to face difficulties and resolve conflicts effectively.
Permissiveness: Create a safe space for experimentation, risk-taking, and learning from mistakes without fear of undue criticism.
Communality: Strengthen belonging through collaboration, teamwork, and meaningful social networks.

Enable Successful Community Living

Foster social connections through giving and friendships.
Build self-worth, responsibility, and resilience.
Support education and career growth via local partnerships.

Our Clinical Model

How will we provide care?

Assess and Treat Mental ill Health

Focused on listening and involving social networks and families.
Use of treatment meetings as the assessment and planning process.
Adopts a social perspective by creating a dialogue that is responsive to the whole person.

To Provide Hope

Seeing peers as role models, with 30% of staff having lived experience.
A move away from staff holding all the power.
Encourages active participation in one’s own recovery.
High-quality, supportive environments.

Maximise Quality of Life and Social Inclusion

The workforce reflects the needs of the people, moving away from traditional nursing and medical models.
High emphasis on art, music, environment, and exercise.
Structured activity programs to enhance quality of life.

Promote Independence and Support the Development of Skills

Democracy: Foster shared decision-making and empower individuals to influence choices affecting their lives.
Reality: Help individuals face real-world challenges by creating practical learning experiences that build resilience and adaptability.
Confrontation: Address obstacles and setbacks constructively, fostering the ability to face difficulties and resolve conflicts effectively.
Permissiveness: Create a safe space for experimentation, risk-taking, and learning from mistakes without fear of undue criticism.
Communality: Strengthen belonging through collaboration, teamwork, and meaningful social networks.