Gender: Female
Age: 18+
Beds: 17
The ward provides assessment and treatment for women experiencing a mental health crisis who require an emergency admission.
“Amazing staff. Fantastic. 100% would recommend to others.”Parent
Our care model utilises the ‘Comprehend, Cope, and Connect’ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework. This transdiagnostic approach links past adversity to current symptoms (Comprehend) while employing mindfulness and compassion-focused strategies to facilitate change (Cope and Connect).
Positive outcomes, care with dignity, and a compassionate approach are at the heart of everything we do.
“Care and treatment provided to patients was of a high standard, the staff were very committed and caring and showed compassion and empathy.”External Health Professional
Why Choose Cygnet Hospital Hexham?
- Accredited with the Triangle of Care
- Experienced in supporting women with a secondary diagnosis of Autism
- Comprehensive MDT including both RGNs and RMNs
- Regular creative and holistic therapies, including animal therapy
At Fisher Ward, we support women aged over 18 who:
- Are detained under the Mental Health Act or informal
- May have diagnoses including mental illness, personality disorder, psychosis, bi-polar disorder and / or schizophrenia
- May have complex needs including self-harm or substance misuse
