Children’s Services and Adult
Learning Disability Services
Children’s Services and Adult
When the person you care for is admitted to hospital, it can be a challenging and difficult time. We want you to feel supported and remain involved as much as possible.
We recognise that carers, family and friends can be important to our patients and their recovery. With a patients consent, we will involve family and carers as much as possible in their care.
We encourage you to attend the review meetings, but please be aware that this will be guided by your family member/friend’s wishes.
Everyone’s admission to the ward is different. The admission process is outlined below but each admission, assessment and treatment is done in a person centred way and based on the needs of the individual. If you are admitted:
Comfortable clothing
Toiletries, such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush and toothpaste
Personal items that matter to you such as toys, book, radio and photos (no glass photo frames)
You can bring your own electrical devices. These will need to be charged in the office, but will be given back to you once charged. The team will share the wi-fi details
Some items may be controlled or restricted and would require a risk assessment. This could include sharp objects and wired items
The staff team will complete a list of all the property and items you have brought onto the unit
There is a safe which is located in the reception which can be used for personal items and larger amounts of money
There is also a locked drawer in the nursing office on each unit where valuables can be stored and small amount of money (maximum of £50). We also store personal care items including razors here
The Human Rights Act helps to make sure that basic rights are met.
You and the staff members can decide how often you would like your rights reading. This could be daily, weekly, monthly etc.
On admission you will be referred to Cloverleaf Advocacy for a Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA).
An Independent Mental Health Advocate is an advocate who understands the Mental Health Act.
They help people understand their rights under the Mental Health Act and speak up about what they want and need.
A person has the right to challenge the decision to be on the unit, if they do not think they should be. They can speak to the unit manager and apply for a tribunal.
A tribunal is a panel of people who can make a decision about whether a person still needs to be on section in an Assessment and Treatment Unit.
We support adults who have a learning disability in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire who need more intensive support at a given time to manage risk, prevent placement breakdown or an inpatient admission.
The Community Team for Learning Disabilities (CTLD) provides specialist health support for adults with learning disabilities whose needs cannot be met through mainstream services.
"Your staff are always welcoming and spend time talking to me."
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