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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 and who were detained under the MHA, 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 into the hospital and before the start of any activity, 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, wanting to cook, develop the confidence to go to meet new people, or working towards coming off section.
Staff support patients towards achieving their goals. This may require 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 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 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 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 that develops individualised educational programmes for patients. These programmes can be linked into local college courses so patients can progress on to the college when appropriate.
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Milton Park Hospital Details
| Hospital manager | Mark Goldsborough |
| Town | Wyboston, Bedfordshire |
| Primary Diagnosis | Asperger syndrome |
| Secondary Diagnosis | Mental Health, Mild Learning Disability |
| Age | Registered 18 – 65 |
| Ability Level | Mid & High Functioning, verbal |
| Accommodation | 10 Units with 1 to 8 single occupancy bedrooms with en-suite |
| 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 a 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 physical care to patients. |
| Care pathway | Previous patients have progressed onto 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 & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. |
| Contact Number | 01707 646 646 |
| CQC Inspection report | Download the latest report |
Personal & Healthcare support plans
Patients are supported by Brookdale Care’s Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT). 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 identify 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 trained in ASD. The hospital has a Registered Manager, Deputy Managers, Charge Nurses, 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 646646 or info@brookdalecare.co.uk