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Milton Park Hospital
As the UK's first purpose built Autism Hospital, Milton Park has developed a reputation for achieving positive outcomes for patients. In patients with ASD who were detained under the Mental Health Act, at risk of offending, experiencing mental health problems or exhibiting challenging behaviours we have seen:
- Confirmation of diagnosis, needs, abilities and risks
- Reduction of aggression and challenging behaviour
- Engagement with therapeutic intervention
- Development of independent living skills
- Improvement of social and communication skills
- Increased understanding of their condition and management technique
Individual needs and choices
Every patient has a thorough risk assessment before admission to Milton Park Hospital and before the start of any treatment, both within the hospital and the local community. Patients liaise with their keyworker to discuss their likes, interests, goals and aspirations. These could include starting a college course, learning to cook, developing the confidence to meet new people or working towards coming off section.
Staff support patients towards achieving their goals. This may involve social stories, education on social rules, understanding body language and facial expressions. Support also includes practical skills such as independent living, budgeting, food preparation, shopping and self care. We can also help access college courses and support clients to engage with the local community.
Lifestyle
Milton Park Hospital has an on-site Activity Centre. The centre provides qualified staff to support individuals and small groups to access the centre and gain new skills, confidence and improved social interaction. The aim is to maximise an individual's potential on the pathway to residential care or supported living. These activities are planned around the interests and capabilities of the resident and are arranged during the day, evening and weekend to ensure that a structured timetable is achieved.
The Activity Centre has a number of rooms that patients can access throughout the day and evening, including:
• Gym
• Arts & Crafts room
• Sofa room
• IT suite
• Pool room
• Patient kitchen
• Relaxation room
Milton Park Hospital is located in the village of Wyboston in Bedfordshire, within 5 minutes drive of the market town of St Neots. Patients are supported to utilise the amenities including the leisure centre, shops, library and colleges etc. Staff support patients to develop their independent living and social awareness skills to enable them to move to more independent living when appropriate.
Education
Milton Park employs an Education Coordinator who helps to develop individualised educational programmes for patients. These programmes can be linked in to local college courses so patients can progress on to attending college when appropriate.
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Milton Park Hospital Details
| Hospital Manager | Mark Goldsborough |
| Town | Wyboston, Bedfordshire |
| Primary Diagnosis | Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Asperger syndrome, Autism |
| Secondary Diagnosis | Mental Health, Learning Disability |
| Age | Registered for patients aged 18 – 65 |
| Ability Level | Mid and High Functioning, verbal |
| Accommodation | 10 Units with 1 to 8 single occupancy bedrooms all with en-suite facilities |
| Facilities within the unit | Patients have shared access to a kitchen, living room, dining room, garden and laundry room. The residents are supported by staff to be as independent as possible. |
| Facilities within the hospital | Milton Park Hospital has an on site Activity Centre that provides social, leisure, education, physical activites throughout the day and evening. There is an on site GP surgery that provides primary heatlh care to patients. |
| Care pathway | Previous patients have progressed on to supported living and independent living |
| Therapeutic Input | All patients receive therapeutic assessment and treatment from Brookdale’s Multi Disciplinary Team. The MDT includes Consultant Psychiatrists, Consultant Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. |
| Contact Number | 01707 646 646 |
| CQC Inspection report | Download the latest report |
Personal and Healthcare support plans
Patients are supported by Brookdale Care’s Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) comprising Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Each patient has a person centred care plan which is devised by the patient and the MDT. The care plan includes a therapeutic strategy to support patients through their individual difficulties, anxieties and needs. This may include Social Anxieties, Social Communication difficulties, Depression, Mental illness, OCD and more.
Staff work with patients where they feel they might face difficulties, in the hospital, community or college. Using problem-solving techniques and the development of coping mechanisms, patients are better prepared to reduce their anxieties and to be confident in social situations.
Environment
Every patient has their own en-suite bedroom with toilet and shower facilities. Each unit has its own kitchen, dining room, quiet room and lounge with satellite TV.
We encourage each patient to personalise their room to make them feel more at home. Depending on risk assessments, they also have the option of bringing a TV, DVD and computer to have in their room. Patients also have input into the decoration and furnishing of the communal areas of the hospital.
Staffing
Patients are supported by a committed staff team who are all fully trained in ASD. The hospital's General Manager is supported by the Multi Disciplinary Team including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists as well as Nursing staff and ASD Link Workers. All staff receive regular training by our Training and Development Academy who ensure that all staff are trained and qualified to fulfil their role within the hospital.
Map
We encourage parents and care professionals to visit Milton Park Hospital before any admission. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact us on
01707 646 646 or info@brookdalecare.co.uk