Welcome to Ward 33
Ward 33 is:
20 Bedded – there is space for 20 service users to stay on the ward at any time.
All-female – In line CQC guidance wards should offer same-sex accommodation, Ward 33 provides this service for female service users, those who identify as a woman or those who are non-binary and choose to be in a female environment.
Working age adult – primarily those between the ages of 18 and 65, we may sometimes care for service users outside of this range with the guidance of specific policies.
Acute– the ward treats people in mental health crises when it is felt it is not safe enough to be treated at home.
Inpatient – people cared for here are admitted to hospital which means staying overnight – the purpose of this is to ensure the minimisation of psychological distress and the promotion of resilience and self-management.
Mental Health – people admitted onto the ward are admitted because they need support and care for their mental health crisis; everyone on the ward is receiving care for their own mental health needs so please be sensitive of each other’s struggles.
Ward 33 as a service offer compassion and care for those experiencing a range of mental health problems. Our team aim to work together with patients, family, loved ones and other professionals to create a safe supportive environment that focuses on recovery and well-being throughout the patients’ journey.
Our team is very enthusiastic and are always learning to develop our service. We achieve this through engagement and feedback from patients and carers so we can constantly improve delivery of your care. You can identify the staff by names badges and our staff photo board. The team of professionals includes consultant psychiatrist, ward manager, lead nurses, occupational therapists, registered nurses, nursing assistants and an admin.
Ward 33 has shared expectations of staff, patients, and carers - these are that all people will speak to each other with respect and will endeavour to listen to each other. The Ward 33 team is made up of people with a diverse range of backgrounds and life experiences; we aim to approach our roles professionally, with an open mind; being non-judgemental and focusing on the strengths of individuals. The mutual expectations we promote work in conjunction with our patients which we hope will create the safest possible environment for everybody.
Ward 33 prides itself on working alongside patients and carers to provide effective, individualised care and treatment. This is care and treatment that will help you to recover sooner and that is tailored to your needs. Your care plan may be different to others as your circumstances are different, this is how we aim to achieve equality of outcome for our service users. We promote “nothing about me without me” so you always be involved in your care.
We have had many messages of thanks stating “Staff are inspirational with their listening skills and patience. They are amazing and given me the best start on my journey” “Staff have been polite, respectful supportive and kind” “All the staff on ward 33 have been amazing”.
