Recreational services
We have a Recreation team who are available 7 days a week to work with you supporting goals which are included within
your care plan. The recreation team can also help you to make links with community resources.
The team has a rolling programme of recreational activities on offer, both on and off the wards. Activities include arts and crafts, pottery, circuit training, walking groups, PAT dogs, gardening and much more!
There is also a multi gym that you can use daily with support from fully trained staff. We encourage our patients to
spend time off the wards. The Hub is a space that you can use at your leisure. It offers a calm and relaxing environment
with access to a pool and table tennis tables. There is also a café where you can buy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches
and snacks, and at a reduced cost we a have a selection of essential toiletries such as shampoo, shower gels, wash
powder and sanitary products.
The hub also sells disposable vapes in a variety of flavours to support smoking cessation. The Hub opening times are:
• Monday to Friday 9am till 7pm
• Saturday and Sunday 9am till 5pm.
Gym facility
There is a gym available in the unit for you to use. It contains training equipment including a treadmill, cross trainer, rowing
machine, exercise bikes, punch bag, multi-gym and free weights.
To access the gym, you will require a medical clearance from the doctor on your ward. The fitness instructor will then assess
and induct you into the gym and can also provide you with a personalised exercise plan.
Visitors
We encourage our patients to have visitors and hope that visits from carers/family will become part of your recovery process.
Should you wish to have visitors they are welcome to come onto the ward. Visits can take place in the dining room, or you may be able to leave the ward to go to the Hub or for a short walk; staff will be able to advise you.
Under 18s cannot visit any of the wards. Should you wish to have visitors who are younger than 18, there is a family room
within the reception area which can be booked via nursing staff. These visits are always supervised; a member of staff will usually sit outside the family room during the visit.
Ward visiting times:
Monday - Friday: 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Saturday/Sunday and bank holidays: 2.30pm - 8.30pm
Hartington Unit telephone numbers:
Reception: 01246 512563
Morton ward: 01246 512550
Pleasley ward: 01246 512552
Tansley ward: 01246 512547
