Care Staff
-Excellent - but overstretched. General attitude of staff was very good.Ward- Very noisy at times and periods of 'chaos' (Caused by patients with behavioural issues) patients with different 'levels' of illness - very difficult for others to cope with challenging behaviour when repeatedly directed towards them.
- Long periods of boredom only alleviated by the efforts of the occupational therapy team and the occasional 'intervention' of healthcare /nursing staff
- Possible improvement could be restrict use (and volume) of radios CD players ect at night time.
Occupational Therapy
-Superb - The support of the OT staff was very valuable. Offer the chance for patients to spend time away from the ward and attempt to occupy patients' minds with meaningful activities. Shame that facilities are not available in an evening and at weekends. Also, funds for books, CDs ect are very limited and accommodation is not ideal for staff/patients. (Limited windows, hot & stuffy conditions).
Sadly, the situation on ward caused me more harm than good, and tended to work against recovery.
"The situation tended to work against recovery"
About: Highbury Hospital Highbury Hospital Nottingham NG6 9DR
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