Gender: Mixed
Age: 12-18
Beds: 12
The aim of our service is to improve the mental health of young people, who require treatment in a general adolescent unit, by delivering tailored assessment and treatment packages in a safe, age appropriate environment, specifically, to reduce the risk of harm to self and / or others.
“Thank you for helping me get to the stage I am now, for the groups and activities, for the leaves and the confidence boost. You’ve really had a big impact on my recovery.”Young person
The service helps young people whose needs cannot be safely and adequately met by community Tier 3 CAMHS or specialist education facilities. This includes individuals with a mild learning disability or autism, who do not require Tier 4 CAMHS Learning Disability Services. We can now also support young people with disordered eating.
Eating Disorder / Disordered Eating Support
Building on our existing experience supporting young people with Disordered Eating, the team at Wizard House has now undergone specialist training in Eating Disorders. This comprehensive program ensures our staff are fully equipped to provide expert support for young people suffering from an Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating.
Our in-house Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) includes dietitians and CBT-E trained therapists. Care plans are formulated in collaboration with the people we support, including specialist Naso-gastric (NG) feeding plans where deemed appropriate.
The ward includes a private dining room, giving individuals a dedicated quiet and supportive environment for mealtimes.
Wizard House will be able to support young people with an eating disorder from January 2026.
Forestwood School
Forestwood School is the specialist provider of education for all young people admitted to Cygnet Bury Forestwood. Teaching happens within a school unit, equipped with an ICT suite and an interactive whiteboard. The school also has access to a kitchen, gymnasium, outside courtyard and therapeutic garden.
The intent of our school curriculum is to maintain and develop current educational pathways and / or promote future re-engagement with education, employment or training. In doing so, we believe that young people leaving our provision will stand the best chance of reintegration with community life and therefore a successful recovery journey.
“Thank you for all your help and support you gave to our daughter, we truly appreciate it.”Parent
Service User Profile
- Age 12-18 years
- Detained or informal
- Diagnosis of:
- Psychosis
- Self-harm and/or suicidal ideation
- Depression or anxiety
- Emerging personality disorder
- Substance misuse – providing there is a primary diagnosis of a mental health problem
- Emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
- May also have the following co-morbidities as a secondary diagnosis
- Borderline/mild learning disability
- Autism
- Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating
- May be detained under the Mental Health Act or informal
- May have a forensic history
Our Facilities
- En-suite bedrooms
- Spacious communal areas
- Outdoor sports areas
- Training kitchen to support skills development
- On-site Ofsted registered school
- IT Café
