Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Vacancies: Yes

Telephone

01245 345 345

Address

Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ, England

[email protected]

Website

https://www.priorygroup.com/locations/priory-hospital-chelmsford

Substance misuse

Drugs:

Alcohol:

Typical length of first stage programme:

Typical length of second stage programme:

Mandatory drug/alcohol testing:

Randomly / on suspicion

Detoxification available:

Support available

Supported housing and resettlement:

Education, training and employment:

Female only groups:

Philosophy:

Eclectic/integrated

12-step (inc MM)

CBT/social learning

Programme details:

The hospital specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with acute mental health problems. For people suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues, such as stress and anxiety, the hospital provides a range of outpatient based therapy services including group and individual cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) tailored to suit the clinical needs of the individual patient. Treatment is integrated, eclectic and holistic: it is designed to specifically meet the needs of the addict. The programme structure and intensity engender self-discipline and replicates the focussed, obsessive nature of the addict in a positive, constructive way. The task-oriented, staged process implements visible progress to addicts, thereby motivating a relinquishing of the 'sick role' in favour of taking responsibility for effecting change.

Family support services:

n/a

Activities provided for children and families:

n/a

Post treatment support:

n/a

Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early:

Information and advice encouraged to use self-help groups.

Resettlement/after care services:

A twice-weekly aftercare group is provided for a year after treatment at no extra charge.

Hours a client would typically spend on elements of the programme in a week

One to one counselling and key working hours:

Group work hours:

Complementary therapies hours:

Education hours:

Domestic duties hours:

Other activities hours:

Other details:

We provide group recreational activities as well as self-help group meetings

Other details hours:

n/a

Treatment completion rate

Treatment complete:

n/a

Service user transferred:

n/a

Treatment incomplete dropped out:

n/a

Treatment incomplete withdrawn by provider:

n/a

Ages accepted

Age range lowest:

Age range highest:

Accepted clients

Accepted genders:

Male and Female

Couples

Pregnant women

Service users with children

Orders of residence

Clients under Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRRs)

Clients under other community orders

Children are accepted as residents

Accepts client on anti-depressants

Accepts client on anti-psychotics

Dual diagnosis clients accepted

Other acceptance criteria

CJ court reports:

CJ accompanied court attendance:

Children can have day visits:

Children can have overnight visits:

How the programme is equipped for dual diagnosis or complex needs:

The Priory has psychiatrists and nursing staff trained in dual diagnosis. There is a consultation and ongoing communication with the patient's best interests put first

Exclusions and restrictions to admission:

The Priory will exclude clients with acute mental health problems.

Detox programme details:

This will depend on withdrawal syndrome. Alcohol withdrawal - a sliding scale regime of chlordiezepoxide is given. If relapse occurs during treatment, there is an exclusion from the group for two days. Heroin dependent clients are (mainly) prescribed a Britlofex regime as recommended in the BNF.

Languages available:

n/a

Level of wheelchair access:

Limited

Sign language:

Pets:

Level of catering:

Full

Domestic responsibilities:

None

Other facilities:

n/a

Religious holidays observed:

Religious dietary requirements:

Facilities to worship:

Vacancies:

Total registered beds:

Services types

Residential:

Support services:

Not Known

Funding type:

n/a

Gross weekly residential charge:

n/a

Block contracts:

Not Known

Block contract costs:

n/a

Other cost related services:

n/a

Assessment and admissions:

Assessments are done by the responsible psychiatrists and/or addictions treatment programme therapist. Both of these aim to gain a comprehensive overview of the client and their problems. Validated assessment tools are used, such as cage and sassi.

Additional admission services:

None, apart from the opportunity to meet residents.

Discharge policies:

The Priory will discharge clients for: *relapse *demonstrating an on-going lack of desire to engage in the programme.

Registration:

Independent hospital

Registered with the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS):

Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - from October 2010 (England only):

Local authorities using this project:

Local Care Quality Commission/Inspectorate office:

n/a

Region:

South East

Local Authority area:

Essex

Drug and Alcohol Team:

n/a

Quality initiatives:

April 2003 Priory group ATP audit which includes Quads components.

Doctors/Psychiatrists:

n/a

Nurses:

n/a

Dual diagnosis workers:

n/a

General counsellors:

n/a

Other clinical:

n/a

Volunteers:

n/a

Resettlement workers:

n/a

Children's workers:

n/a

Service managers:

n/a

Training staff:

n/a

Other non-clinical:

n/a

Staff qualifications:

n/a

Night cover:

24 hours