Nelson House

Our overall rating of effective at Nelson House has improved to good. Long stay or rehabilitation mental health wards for working age adults were rated as good.

At our last assessment we rated this key question requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good.

Staff assessed the physical and mental health of all patients on admission. They developed individual care plans which were reviewed regularly and updated as needed. Staff provided a range of treatment and care for patients based on national guidance and best practice. The ward team included or had access to the full range of specialists required to meet the needs of patients on the ward. Staff from different disciplines worked together as a team to benefit patients. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice and discharged these well.