Turning Point Smithfield

Vacancies:

Telephone

0161 827 8570

Address

Thompson Street, Collyhurst, Greater Manchester, M4 5FY, England

[email protected]

Website

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/

Substance misuse

Drugs:

Alcohol:

Typical length of first stage programme:

Typical length of second stage programme:

Mandatory drug/alcohol testing:

Regularly

Detoxification available:

Support available

Supported housing and resettlement:

Education, training and employment:

Female only groups:

Philosophy:

CBT/social learning

Programme details:

The Smithfield Service is located in the heart of Manchester City Centre and has been delivering inpatient detoxifications since 1993. Smithfield is a 22 bed unit providing 24 hours nurse-led care. There is fast access to GP support and on-call service. This is the first step of your journey to abstinent recovery. What we do Smithfield service provides a range of detoxification options in a clinically safe, substance misuse environment. Alcohol Detox: 7 night medical and psychological managed detoxification 3-4 night medically managed "kick start" detoxification (to be continued in the community) Drug Detox: 7 night kick stop buprenorphine conversion (continued within a community programme) 14 night methadone stabilisation or titration 14 night stimulant respite for amphetamine, cocaine and crack users 14 night heroin detoxification, symptomatic lofexadine relief 14-21 night methadone, Buprenorphine and opiate detox; this includes prescription medication. 28 night combination detoxification including Benzodiazepine Who we can support We support both men and women who have an alcohol and/or drug dependence who require in-patient care and support. We accept a wide range of service users including: Schedule 1 Offenders Chaotic service users with complex needs Service users with pre-existing diagnosed mental health conditions We also offer support to their families, friends and carers. What we offer Smithfield Detoxification service and Turning Point’s Rehabilitation services, offer a full package of care and will take responsibility for service user's transition between detox and rehab. 24-hour a day nursing, and medical care with a leading consultant six days a week Alcohol, heroin, methadone / buprenorphine, or stimulant detoxification programmes Comprehensive link node mapping group programme (Include a PDF of the groups) Access to local NA groups in the local community Peer and family support groups / mentorship Two group sessions a day based on mapping One to one key working sessions are twice a week with up to five sessions for a 28 night stay Facilities at our service include: 2 TV lounges 1 quiet lounge Art room Communal garden Laundry facilities Dining area Daily visiting WiFi TV access in rooms SMART Recovery facilitation on site The focus o our group programme and key working sessions are around preparation for when you leave treatment. Additional activities include auricular acupuncture, smoking cessation support, art groups and social activities (including film and quiz nights). Peer support and mutual aid groups meet in the building. We are also happy to accompany you to external mutual aid groups.

Family support services:

Smithfield project takes a person centred approach to each clients support needs and family support is built into the support plan - subject to the clients agreement.

Activities provided for children and families:

n/a

Post treatment support:

no details supplied

Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early:

n/a

Resettlement/after care services:

n/a

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:

n/a

Other details hours:

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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)

Not Known

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:

Before admission, referrers are requested to refer clients to the local mental health team, CPNS, psychiatrist and remain involved in CPA.

Exclusions and restrictions to admission:

Smithfield Project will exclude residents who: *have severe mental health problems *are wheelchair users *have a history of violence unrelated to drug/alcohol use *have a history of arson *are Schedule 1 offenders, if they are identified as high risk through risk assessment.

Detox programme details:

no details supplied

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:

Appointments for assessments are generally to be booked in for between 11am and 3pm during working week Monday to Friday The assessment takes an hour to complete, unless the client has complex needs. The assessment allows staff to identify with potential clients the areas they need support with in as well as establishing if any wider support needs would require any onward referrals.

Additional admission services:

Turning Point operates in a person centred manner and looks at the needs and risk assessment of the client

Discharge policies:

On admission each client has a early discharge plan agreed, which ensures that a action plan is in place should the client need to discharge themselves or be discharged at short notice. Discharge plans are agreed with referring partners/agencies to ensure a safe transition where early discharge occurs

Registration:

Rehabilitation

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:

North West

Local Authority area:

Manchester

Drug and Alcohol Team:

n/a

Quality initiatives:

Chester Rehabs compliance/quality of services is measured against two frameworks, which are as follows: CQC standards - the service is fully registered with CQC, with the most recent inspection being on the 11th of July 2011 - copies can be accessed from the CQC website

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:

Service Manager – RMA NVQ4 Health & Social Care Team Leader – NVQ4 Health & Social Care Project Worker – NVQ3 Health & Social Care

Night cover:

On-call