Blythe Ward – Dual Model Rehabilitation Service (Level 1 & 2) for Men

Our dedicated clinical teams provide a full multi-disciplinary programme that includes; occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training, offering service users the opportunities and support they need to stabilise their condition and enter society with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is located just outside of Coventry City Centre, there are good transport links with a bus stop just a couple of minutes’ walk from the service. Within the centre there are plenty of shops, restaurants, museums and theatres.

Our service user profile:

• Men aged 18+
• Detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) or informal
• Primary diagnosis of mental illness with:
  • Complex comorbidities
  • Substance, drug and alcohol abuse
  • Treatment resistance
  • Behaviours that challenge
• Aiming for a return to the community or community-based care
• History of sexual abuse or domestic violence
• Typical diagnoses: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder or depression
• May have secondary diagnoses of mild learning disability, autism spectrum disorder or personality disorder
• May have a forensic history and/or be stepping down from secure services
• May have a history of repeated acute admissions

Who would benefit from our service:

• Men who are stepping down from acute, PICU, or low secure and need either level 1 or 2 rehabilitation as the next step in their recovery journey
• Those who struggle to manage in supported accommodation or are experiencing delays in accessing a placement
• Men who need a phased transition to independence before full discharge
• Individuals who need a structured, recovery-focused model with self-catering, self-medication, and community engagement

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