Bamburgh Clinic Bamburgh Clinic is a purpose built medium secure admission, assessment and acute treatment facility exclusively for male patients aged 18-65 years who have complex mental health needs, including those with a personality disorder. Bamburgh Clinic is a multi-award winning unit providing specialist treatment facilities that create a safe and therapeutic environment. The service provides appropriate security whilst supporting patients to improve their functioning in living, social and learning environments. NHS England commissions Bamburgh Clinic as part of the Secure Forensic Mental Health Service for Adults. It is one of a number of centres Nationally providing highly specialist multidisciplinary care for adults requiring treatment under the Mental Health Act (1983). Shining a light on the future
Bamburgh Clinic is a medium secure admission, assessment and treatment unit and provides a range of interventions and therapies which include: Detailed mental health assessment and acute treatment tailored to individual need Monitoring, consultation and liaison Complex medication management Psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic interventions Psychoeducation and strategies to manage illness and offending behaviour Therapies designed to improve interpersonal functioning eg. shift from antisocial roles, choices and occupations Skills acquisition, development and maintenance eg. transfer learning into everyday situations and community reintegration
Individual CBT and group therapy aligned to a tiered needs, risk and responsive model addressing offending and mental health including: Collaborative goal setting and motivational enhancement Tier 1: Preparing for change eg. Psychoeducational programmes: Psychosis and anger awareness, understanding thinking and personality disorder Tier 2: Action orientated therapy and skills development eg. Better choices, managing stress, anger management, sex offending, fire setting, understanding emotions and relationships Tier 3: Maintenance and Relapse Prevention (RP) eg. Better lives group, staying well
Educational Accredited Education Programmes eg. Maths and English Pre Vocational strategies eg. Working with others Vocational strategies eg. Volunteering with National Trust, woodwork and horticultural activities Supporting positive interpersonal skills eg. Team building and group therapy sessions Social and recreational Maintaining physical health with access to a range of activities eg. Gym, football and racquet sports Creative activities eg. Art, music and model crafts Personal, domestic and community activities of daily living eg. Cooking, budgeting skills For further information please contact: Bamburgh Clinic St. Nicholas Hospital Tel: 0191 223 2800 Jubilee Road Fax: 0191 223 2333 Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT Email: bamburgh@ntw.nhs.uk Web:
Facilities at Bamburgh Clinic Inpatient facilities include: Individual en-suite bedrooms Spacious lounge and sitting areas Activity / Dining room Typical bedroom Educational / IT suite Group rooms Lounge Shining a light on the future
Family visiting room Quiet area Multifaith room Cardio and Weights Gym Workshop offering classes such as woodwork and horticulture Family Visiting Room Garden and Horticulture area Seclusion and de-escalation facilities Activity / Dining Room Activity area
One to one gym support Group based gym sessions Football, tennis and badminton Community gym and swimming sessions Healthy lifestyle education Adult cycling proficiency Gym Group Room Outdoor sports area
Courtyard Large secure sports activities area Spacious secure courtyard For further information please contact: Bamburgh Clinic St. Nicholas Hospital Tel: 0191 223 2800 Jubilee Road Fax: 0191 223 2333 Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT Email: bamburgh@ntw.nhs.uk Web:
Referral process Bamburgh Clinic is a purpose built medium secure admission, assessment and acute treatment facility exclusively for male patients aged 18-65 years who have complex mental health needs, including those with a personality disorder. Who can refer Referrals are accepted from anywhere in the UK and are through a single point of access system. Who to refer Males aged 18 to 65 years Individuals from high secure hospitals who no longer require care in a high secure facility Sentenced prisoners in need of acute assessment and treatment in a medium secure hospital Individuals appearing before the courts who need admission to hospital for assessment or treatment Patients in less secure or generic services, who pose a risk to others that require management in a medium secure environment Patients in other medium secure facilities Shining a light on the future
Referral Criteria Bamburgh Clinic Medium Secure Wards Aidan, Cuthbert, Oswin. All three wards provide care for individuals Requiring inpatient assessment or treatment for mental disorder Who present a significant risk or serious harm to others as a result of past criminal behaviour or as a consequence of violent behaviour Require inpatient assessment and or treatment of associated risk behaviour Who require a level of security not provided by low or high secure psychiatric services Who are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) or is a prisoner who may be transferred to hospital under the provision of the Mental Health Act (1983 or equivalent) Specifically Aidan is for those who require inpatient assessment and treatment for up to 1-2 years Cuthbert is for those who require inpatient treatment for 2-4 years Oswin is for those who require inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation where there is a diagnosis for Personality Disorder How to refer Referrals are accepted in writing, by hard copy, fax or email. Informal enquiries and advice are welcomed by telephone prior to referrals. In exceptional and urgent circumstances referrals can be made directly with a Consultant Psychiatrist or Senior Nurse who can advise on the most appropriate and effective way of meeting the patients needs at Bamburgh Clinic. For further information please contact: Bamburgh Clinic St. Nicholas Hospital Jubilee Road Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT Tel: 0191 223 2800 Fax: 0191 223 2333 Email: bamburgh@ntw.nhs.uk Web:
Biographies of team members The multidisciplinary team are highly skilled and experienced in the treatment of forensic mental health. The team includes: Dr James Stoddart, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, MA (Cantab), BMBCh (Oxon), MRCPsych, LLM Forensic Psychiatry Department Lead for Undergraduate Medical Education Visiting psychiatrist to HMP Northumberland Special interest in training of medical students and junior doctors Lecturer and examiner at Newcastle University Dr Keith Reid, Lead Consultant Working Age Adult Forensic Psychiatry, B Med Sci (Hons), MBChB, MRCPsych, LLM Consultant for Low Secure Services, Low Secure Quality Network lead assessor Specialist interest in Prison and Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Services Special interest in Clinical Teaching and Research, Cochrane author, Local Continuing Professional Development Co-ordinator Co-chair of the Trust s Steering Group on the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression and related quality and research work Dr Nicola Mitcheson, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, B Med Sci, BM BS, MRC Psych Consultant working into Cuthbert ward Experience of working in different settings with service users at different stages of their care pathway Special interest in Forensic rehabilitation / recovery Shining a light on the future
Dr Gail McGregor, Consultant Forensic Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons), MSc, CPsychol, CSci, AFBPsS Lead Consultant for Adult Forensic Mental Health and Personality Disorder Services British Psychological Society National Assessor in Health and Social Care Member of National Forensic Sub Group for PbR Developments and Recovery & Outcomes representative Special interest in assessment, intervention and risk management in sexual offending Chair of NOTA (National Organisation for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers) Mark Cookson, Clinical Nurse Manager, RMN, BSc (Hons) Nursing, BSc (Hons) Business Clinical Nurse Manager for Forensic Low and Medium Secure Inpatient services Security Lead for Adult Forensic service 15 years experience in Secure services Special interest in nurse development and leadership Rhona Macleod, Occupational Therapist, BSc (Hons) Lead Occupational Therapist for forensic services and lead AHP for forensic and specialist adult services Contributing author of NICE accredited practice guidelines 'Occupational Therapists use of Occupation Focused Practice in Secure Hospitals' (COT 2012) Chair of the national specialist interest group for Occupational Therapists working in forensic settings (COTSSMH - Forensic Forum) For further information please contact: Bamburgh Clinic Tel: 0191 223 2800 St. Nicholas Hospital Fax: 0191 223 2333 Jubilee Road, Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT Email: bamburgh@ntw.nhs.uk Web:
Team Profile The team are highly skilled in the treatment of forensic mental health and have up to date training to ensure that the patient will receive treatment tailored to their needs. The team offers a range of evidence based treatment options and have clinical skills and training which include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Occupational therapy Creative and psychodynamic therapies Safeguarding Extensive pharmacological expertise Family therapy Therapeutic group work Healthy living and eating Shining a light on the future
The multidisciplinary team provides a wide range of intervention and therapy and includes: Psychiatrists Psychologists Nurses Occupational therapists Activity and Education Workers Dedicated sports instructors Social workers Welcome team Support staff Chaplain GP and Pharmacy services Advocacy and Patient Advice and Liaison Carer Champions Former patients' comments I have nothing but admiration for the staff on Aidan ward and for the support and treatment my son has received. The staff are really honest and my son is now receiving the specialist treatment he needs. Without a doubt my son would not be here if it wasn t for the hospital staff. They have been so helpful and supportive and everything they have done has been in the best interest of my son. It was a relief for my family when my son was admitted to Bamburgh Clinic knowing that he is cared for and safe. For further information please contact: Bamburgh Clinic St. Nicholas Hospital Tel: 0191 223 2800 Jubilee Road Fax: 0191 223 2333 Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT Email: bamburgh@ntw.nhs.uk Web:
What our patients say Ian's story * Before Ian came to the Bamburgh Clinic he was in jail, suffered from depression and thought there was no point going on with his life. Ian now feels that since he was admitted to Bamburgh Clinic his life has improved a great deal. When Ian first came he found it very difficult to even look people in the eye. He used to struggle with feelings of low self- esteem, self-doubt, extreme anxiety and nervousness. With the help of Psychology staff, Ian learned more about himself especially how to be open and honest about his feelings and emotions as well as to trust that others could help him. All names have been changed and library photos used to protect identity. During his time at Bamburgh, Ian has worked well with staff in occupational therapy to establish coping skills which he can use in a variety of situations and currently feels that this experience has been invaluable to help him deal with anything that crops up. Ian has now successfully completed education accredited courses giving him more confidence and feeling more self-assured. Ian's time on the Bamburgh Clinic has made him feel more positive, optimistic and hopeful about himself and the future. Ian often states that the Bamburgh Clinic has given him a second chance in life. Shining a light on the future
John's story * John is a 34 year old man who had experienced symptoms of depression and had suffered from anxiety for a long period of time. He had given up on life and felt extremely low. John's relationship with his family had become increasingly problematic and he was struggling to cope. Initially, he felt very confused and unsettled being away from home but was surprised by how supported and relaxed the atmosphere at the Bamburgh clinic was. John found the staff very helpful and eventually began to trust them. John received regular CBT sessions which helped to give him insight into how his behaviour had affected others. He was supported in ways to help reduce his anxiety by socialising with other people and learning the skills to do this. John has participated in regular group activities and developed his abilities in cooking and other daily living tasks. He attended weekly education sessions at Bamburgh clinic which improved his academic skills and enabled him to attain Level 1 & 2 in English and is working towards the same in Maths. John now feels much better about the future and is looking forward to living in the community again. For further information please contact: Bamburgh Clinic St. Nicholas Hospital Tel: 0191 223 2800 Jubilee Road Fax: 0191 223 2333 Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT Email: bamburgh@ntw.nhs.uk Web:
Service location Bamburgh Clinic is located on the St. Nicholas Hospital site, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Staff will be happy to help plan journeys but the following offers guidance on how to get to Bamburgh Clinic. Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant, cultural city with excellent transport links. The surrounding area of Northumberland has beautiful costal areas combined with the busy city centre makes Newcastle unique with a wealth of activities and fascinating areas to explore. By car Bamburgh Clinic, St. Nicholas Hospital is easily accessible from both the A19 and A1 and located just off the A191. Car parking Car parking is available on site. Please note car parking is chargeable. Satellite navigation Use postcode NE3 3XT when using a satellite navigation system. By bus The service is easily accessed by bus, a bus stop is located near to the entrance to St. Nicholas Hospital which is approximately a 5 minute walk. For more information and timetables see www.nexus.org.uk By train Newcastle Central Station is located in the centre of Newcastle and easily accessed from London, Scotland and all other areas of the UK. Bamburgh Clinic is a short taxi ride from the station, approximate cost 6.50. By metro The nearest Metro station is located at Regent Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is approximately a 15 minute walk to St. Nicholas Hospital. Shining a light on the future
Dublin Belfast Holyhead Manchester Cardiff Edinburgh M8 Glasgow A74 Birmingham Liverpool M62 M5 Bristol A1 A69 Carlisle M6 A66 Leeds M6 Newcastle upon Tyne Hull Sheffield M1 York A1 A14 Harwich Plymouth M5 M4 London M2 Dover By air Newcastle s International Airport is just 25 minutes from Bamburgh Clinic and is easily accessible by car or taxi. Direct flights are available in less than an hour from many parts of the UK. Go to www.newcastleairport.com for more information Accommodation A range of hotel accommodation is available nearby. Visit www.newcastlegateshead.com to contact the Newcastle Tourist Information Centre for more information For further information please contact: Bamburgh Clinic St. Nicholas Hospital Tel: 0191 223 2800 Jubilee Road Fax: 0191 223 2333 Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT Email: bamburgh@ntw.nhs.uk Web: