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Bearsted Ward – Specialist PICU for Men

Gender: Male

Age: 18+

Beds: 15

Bearsted Ward at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for men in Kent, South East.

The service provides intensive, short-term, individualised care for men detained under the Mental Health Act.

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Custom-made placements for individuals struggling to make progress in conventional ward environments.

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Staff work collaboratively with service users, families and external health professionals to provide a clear pathway to discharge using a compassionate approach.

Each individual is encouraged and supported to engage in meaningful activities that support their recovery.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone also benefits from low secure and mental health rehabilitation wards onsite, for men that may require a care pathway, or access to an extended therapy programme.

“We have found the care at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone to be exceptionally high. This is the first time we feel there is genuine and consistent care and support being given to (our son)”Family member

Why Choose Cygnet Hospital Maidstone?

  • Rated GOOD in all domains by the CQC
  • Achieved QN-PICU accreditation with RCPsych
  • Average length of stay is 34 Days*
  • Positive Google reviews from former service users and family members

Based on discharges in 2025.

At Bearsted Ward, we support men aged over 18 who:

  • Are detained under the Mental Health Act
  • 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

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