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Initial experience of Wathwood Hospital

Posted By Glad867

"Initial experience of Wathwood Hospital"

About: Wathwood Hospital

(as a staff member posting for a patient/service user),

I have been here for around 3 months. This is a step down in security for me so I was looking forward to coming to Wathwood because it has a good reputation.  Prior to coming here I asked a commissioner why the medium secure units were different in terms of access to technology.  She said “because people are different”, I was not satisfied with her answer. 

I’m glad I came to Wathwood and not Arnold Lodge, I was assessed for both units but I chose Wathwood.  Since I came here I find it is a really good hospital, they focus on getting patients out.  There is also an emphasis on independent living.  I have seen patients stabilise and the hospital has supported them to independence. 

I feel I have a clear treatment pathway which will lead to my release; which I’ve never had before.  This is very important to me; I was in Rampton for many years, at some points I didn’t know when I would progress through the hospital. 

Wathwood seems to recognise civic work more than high secure.  I think Wathwood should keep up with technology so patients are up-to-date when they leave. 

In my last placement I felt that trust deteriorated so I was glad to move to Wathwood… 

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Response from Philip Dickinson, Operational Manager, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust 6 years ago
We are preparing to make a change
Philip Dickinson
Operational Manager,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Submitted on 24/05/2018 at 11:17
Published on Care Opinion at 13:34

Thank you so much for your posting.


We really try and make the hospital the best experience we can and to have feedback is really appreciated.

Regarding technology a few people lead the way and then once it is established others follow. Wathwood have been pioneers regarding the use of Mobile phones, Internet Google accounts and Skype. However other units are starting to role this out more and we need to ensure we keep up.

We believe part of rehabilitation is ensuring people can function once they leave the unit and technology is a key part in todays society. However we are a medium secure unit so we do take small steps to ensure security is not comprimised and to ensure we continue to move forward with new technology.

Thanks again for your post.

Phil

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Response from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust 6 years ago
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Submitted on 24/05/2018 at 11:36
Published on Care Opinion at 13:34

Many thanks for your posting and so glad to hear you feel you made the right choice coming to Wathwood.

Wathwood Recovery College do run a course "getting to grips with modern technology" the course is designed to keep people upto date with everyday technology such as contactless payments, dangers associated with social media, internet banking etc etc.

Many thanks

Simon Balmer

Recovery college coordinator

Response from Nigel Groves, Involvement and Experience Lead, Forensic Services, Involvement Team, Nottinghamshire Health care Trust 6 years ago
Nigel Groves
Involvement and Experience Lead, Forensic Services, Involvement Team,
Nottinghamshire Health care Trust

help get the feedback we need

Submitted on 24/05/2018 at 15:21
Published on Care Opinion at 15:56

What a great story and responses. This is really positive. It’s nice to log on to the site and see the developments going on at Wathwood.

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Response from Philip Dickinson, Operational Manager, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust 6 years ago
We have made a change
Philip Dickinson
Operational Manager,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Submitted on 22/06/2018 at 17:02
Published on Care Opinion at 17:21

Following your initial posting we have been looking at our policies on technology and we are exploring the use of mobile phones on more wards so please attend the patients forums and community meetinga nd over the next few weeks you will see the changes being made.


Thansk

Phil
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