St Peter’s Hospital in Newport, South Wales provides specialist treatment and nursing care for men and women with degenerative neuropsychiatric conditions and Acquired Brain Injury. St Peter’s focuses on delivering positive outcomes for our patients, their families, and our commissioners.
With accommodation split into single-gender units, the design of St Peter’s Hospital incorporates many dementia and ABI friendly features, and the hospital has worked closely with The Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, to create an environment that is not only innovative and therapeutic but also encourages patient proactivity
PatientProfile
StPeter’sprovidescareforindividualsovertheageof18 withinfourcorepatientgroups:
Dementia
Huntington’sDisease
Korsakoff’sSyndrome
AcquiredBrainInjury(ABI
A trusted NHS partner since 2005, we offer treatment to informal patients, individuals detained under the Mental Health Act as well as those undergoing treatment under the Mental Capacity Act.
St Peter’s also meets the needs of patients subject to Ministry of Justice restriction orders.
Whilst patients are encouraged to socialise, quiet spaces are also available for those times when patients feel they need the opportunity for privacy and calm. The hospital has a variety of therapeutic spaces too such as the Sensory Room, and the multi-media Reminiscence Room with its Nordic Chair has the facility to project content tailored to individual preferences and tastes
Bedrooms have cheerful, positive colour schemes and plenty of signage to minimise confusion and ensure patients feel confident and in control of their own personal spaces. Common social and dining spaces are bright and airy.
Part of the extensive therapeutic provision, St Peter’s also offers the opportunity to engage in many of the activities that patients may have enjoyed in the past or try new activities The hospital has its own hair and beauty salon, an occupational therapy adapted kitchen, and a well-equipped gym managed by trained physiotherapist Musical therapy sessions are offered and there is a constant programme of themed activities. A local organisation brings in a variety of animals regularly, which always proves popular with residents.
Additionally, a team of trained drivers regularly take patients out for trips in our adapted vehicles, and engagement in community activities is positively encouraged as part of the treatment plan.
“ToallthewonderfulstaffatStPeter’s.Iwouldgiveyouallmedalsforwhatyouaredoingfor myfamilymember!”
ModelofCare
Takinganeurobehavioralapproachweareexperiencedinpsychologicalassessmentandbehavioural analysis to formulate positive behavioural management plans to support successful transitional rehabilitationoftheindividualswesupport.
Ourmodelofcareenablesustodrawuponawiderangeofinterventions,fromenvironmentalchangesto medication,orperson-centredsupportplansandspecialiseddiets.AtStPeter’sHospitalourfocusison reducingdistress,maintainingpersonhood,andimprovingqualityoflifePromoting
connectionisattheheartofourapproachtopsychosocialintervention–connectionwithotherpeople, connectionswithasenseofselfthroughmemoriesandfamiliaroccupation,andconnectionwiththe surroundingenvironment.
On arrival all our patients undergo a 16-week assessment which then helps formulate clear and timefocused care and transition plans.
In addition, our transitional rehabilitation service includes training for new providers, families, and locality teams to share an increased understanding of the individuals’ needs and care plans, in order to support successful onward placement.
We also offer longer term rehabilitation for those individuals who may require lengthier support or whose condition is likely to deteriorate further
Our Care Pathways also support the development of care partnerships and empower both service users and their carers. We also use them as an essential tool to incorporate local and national guidelines into everyday practice, manage clinical risk and meet the requirements of clinical governance.
“IhavebeenreallyimpressedwiththequalityofcarethathasbeenprovidedatStPeter’sby clinicalstaff.Staffhavealwaysworkedinaperson-centredwaywithhighqualitycare delivered.”CareCommissioner
St Peter’s Hospital benefits from an experienced, specialist team of professionals who have collaboratively designed our care pathways in accordance with a person-centred model of care To ensure continuity of care and to minimise distress we are proud that we have built up an extensive inhouse.
Multidisciplinary team which includes:
Consultant Psychiatrists
Clinical Psychologists
RMN & RGN Nursing Staff
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Dietitians
Speech & Language Therapists
Social Workers
