Enter and View: Rowan Ward, Yeovil

This visit forms part of a wider project running from November 2015 to July 2016. Our Enter and View Representatives visited each of the nine wards in Somerset that provide treatment for people with acute mental health issues.

Recommendations

1. It is recommended that regular cleaning of the outside area be carried out to ensure the garden is appealing and accessible to all patients.
2. It is recommended that information leaflets about Healthwatch Somerset are made available.
3. It is recommended that the ward look at appendix 6.3 to this report entitled ‘Good Practice examples – Have your say meetings’ and consider if any of the practices listed might be adopted.
4. It is recommended that the ward look at the activities list and good practice examples detailed on appendix 6.4 and 6.4.1 and share these with activities staff and at have your say meetings.The ward look at providing movable trolleys or cases containing objects that are tactile or stimulate memory and conversation.

This report was produced by the previous Healthwatch Somerset service provider, The Care Forum.