Enter and View: Pyrland Ward, Taunton
Our report following a visit to Pyrland Ward in Taunton. Wards one and two each have 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment for older people suffering from acute mental problems such as depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder, along with dementia and other confused states, often with high levels of aggression.
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
- Ward two be refurbished to make it more welcoming and attractive. Including the refurbishment and re-organisation of the activities room to make it more inviting, accessible and enjoyable.
- More tactile and memory stimulating objects are provided around the ward to help occupy, stimulate and engage patients.
- The good practice examples activities list (See appendix 6.3 and 6.3.1) are discussed with staff and at ‘have your say meetings’.
- That the ward contacts Reminiscence Learning for support and advice for therapeutic activities.
This report was produced by the previous Healthwatch Somerset service provider, The Care Forum.
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Enter and View report: Pyrland Ward, Taunton
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