Apple Hill Hospital

Acute Inpatient Mental Health Service

Apple Hill Hospital

24 hour medical care and admission

Specialist assessment and comprehensive treatment

32 beds with ensuite bathrooms offering male and female placements excellent accommodation

Acute Inpatient Mental Health Service

Our services at Apple Hill Hospital provide a safe and stabilising environment for men and women who are in crisis, experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and requiring an emergency admission. Service users may be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act. Our aim is to provide high quality holistic, MDT based care to assess, treat and plan discharge of patients to further treatment and care in the community, in their local areas as needed.

“Our Service is to promote a positive patient experience by providing a welcoming, fulfilling and nurturing hospital with outstanding facilities and services that facilitate sustainable recovery and reduces length of stay”

Dr David Irandoust CEO

Tercy Bheka Hospital Director

Hurley, Berkshire

The hospital is situated in the village of Hurley in Berkshire, close to the town of Maidenhead. The Royal Berkshire Hospital is within a 20-minute drive away and there is good access to public transport. Apple Hill Hospital has substantial grounds and gardens and overlooks the Berkshire countryside providing a peaceful setting for mental health recovery. New accommodation has been purpose-built to create three brand-new state-of-the-art acute inpatient mental health wards to accommodate 32 people.

Communal Spaces

Each ward has access to dedicated communal areas and courtyards/gardens. Service users have access to an abundance of therapy areas and communal spaces. Specialist assessment and comprehensive treatment

Through the holistic approach of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, support is provided to enable people on their journey to recovery.

In effective collaborative team working with people, their families/carers, stakeholders (including commissioners of the service) and the staff where the person’s needs are at the heart of care and treatment planning.

Our Philosophy of Care

In supporting people to be involved and take a lead in planning the delivery of their care and treatment.

We believe

In clinically thorough and effective assessment which enables the stabilisation of mental health and wellbeing in the shortest time possible.

In investing in relapse prevention work with people in preparation for discharge back into the community to enable them to have greater control of their symptoms and treatment.

That a placement with us should last only as long as the person needs that level of care hence an emphasis on recovery and social inclusion.

In providing programmes of recovery in accordance with the multidisciplinary team assessments and formulations.

All treatments should be evidence-based and our staff be specialists in mental health assessments, treatment and rehabilitation with an emphasis on attaining sustainable recovery and personal best for people.

Treatment models should embrace the principles of person-centred recovery, underpinned by social inclusion, respect, dignity, and robust positive risk management

That a placement with us should last only as long as the person needs that level of care hence an emphasis on recovery and social inclusion.

In equality of opportunity and therefore encourage people (patients and staff) to learn new skills so they can grow and make successful contributions.

In the first 12-72 hours

Safety and immediate needs are met and initial treatment commenced.

Discharge address will be confirmed where possible. Initial assessment and care plan will be agreed.

Clinical Care Pathway

Within 1 month of being admitted

We aim for no longer than 28 days admission for most people. As part of the pathway, patients will have commenced a clear treatment programme to complete. Individual discharge plans will be regularly updated to ensure a timely, appropriate, and effective discharge.

In Week 1

Full MDT meeting will be held to discuss care and treatment. Any adjustments made will be inclusive of patient involvement.

Within 28 days

A full assessment will be completed. A plan for a supportive discharge will be made.

Delayed Discharge

We understand that every patient is an individual and that the time for assessment and treatment may vary for each person, however if patients are within the acute service for longer than 46 days, we will view this as a ‘delayed discharge’. The hospital will work hard with care coordinators to support a timely discharge.

Admission Criteria

Mental Health Condition, pre-existing, or new diagnosis

18 years and over, working age or older adults

May be detained under the Mental Health Act or admission as an informal patient