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CLINICAL SERVICES
Purpose of the Core Hospital Services
The purpose of the Core Hospital Service is to provide an in-patient assessment and treatment service to complement and support community services and families in meeting the needs of people with a learning disability living in the community. Services are provided on an inpatient and an outpatient basis.
Scope of the Services
A regional service is provided for patients who present with a diverse range of needs. Services are delivered in a variety of settings with safety and security paramount.
Each person admitted has an individual collaborative treatment plan drawn up with the objective of providing an effective assessment, treatment and discharge plan to enable him or her to be supported in a community setting.
Values
The Core Values of the Service are respect and dignity for the patient regardless of gender, ethnic origin or religion.
Objectives of the Service
- To provide a safe and secure environment for in-patient assessment and treatment to allow for skilful observation over a period of time.
• The assessment and treatment of mental illness.
• An empathic and therapeutic response to trauma and distress.
• The promotion of safe, appropriate expression of feelings.
• The promotion of interpersonal communication.
• The promotion of self esteem and self identity.
• Maximising potential for educational and social competence.
• The promotion of physical health and well being.