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	Clare House, in Basildon, marks an important step for St Andrew's Healthcare into regional secure care. Representing an investment of some £8 million the facilities represent a new benchmark in the field of secure long term care. Not only does Clare House draw upon the clinical excellence of St Andrew's Healthcare but is located to maximise opportunity for referrals from a wide geographic area including North, South and East London. This facilitates treatment closer to patients homes and encourages greater interaction with family and friends. Clare House is a purpose built facility for patients with enduring mental illness whom require conditions of security. Its state of the art design incorporates flexible house group accommodation affording a range of rehabilitation options for patient groups with differing needs. It also boasts excellent in-house therapeutic facilities with a wide range of activities. Service Description Longer term secure rehabilitation and care for adults with enduring mental illness or disorder and challenging behaviours Ideally located to serve London and South East England Patient Profile Clare House is for adults aged 18-65 years: With enduring mental illness, in need of secure care and rehabilitation Detained for treatment under the Mental Health Act (1983) The majority of patients will present with schizophrenia, bi-polar affective and functional disorders. A significant proportion will exhibit a secondary complication of personality disorder, substance misuse and non-compliance with treatment. The service accepts referrals from throughout Great Britain, but is located in Essex to predominately serve the surrounding counties including North, South and East London. Service Philosophy To provide treatment and care of the highest quality, with a focus on individual treatment emphasising therapeutic gain and independent functioning To adopt an multi-disciplinary approach to treatment with therapeutic interventions being based on patients strength's taking into account deficits To respect the rights, dignity, privacy and religious beliefs of the individual and to promote user involvement in the day to day activities of the unit. Treatment Philosophy Key features of the programme include: A comprehensive assessment completed within 12 weeks of admission Treatment and care programmes offering a wide range of therapeutic modalities, combining psychiatric and cognitive behavioural perspectives with occupational therapy, creative therapies, hobbies, leisure and recreational activity, integrated through regular meetings between the patient and the multi-disciplinary team Comprehensive individual treatment programmes, working within CPA, which facilitate work on a wide range of problems An environment specially designed for longer term secure care and conducive to positive mental health A multi-disciplinary team approach with the emphasis on care, treatment and rehabilitation, working towards the client living in the community or in non-secure supported accommodation 24 hour medical cover High nurse to patient ratio. Facilities Purpose built facility Accommodation arranged in small domestic sized house groups, designed to reflect community accommodation, offering greater privacy and quality of life, as well as providing the flexibility to group patients with similar needs. Treatment programmes for men and women, with private facilities and separate house groups providing women only accommodation. 36 residential beds and 17 high dependency beds in total 3 bed intensive care suite Excellent facilities including occupational therapy, education, hobby rooms, fitness room, spa pool, multi-faith chapel and café/shop Secure garden facilities and gardening projects Facilities for art, music and drama therapy Additional sessional input including GP services, chiropody, reflexology, dietetics and hairdressing Excellent sports hall and gymnasium supervised by gym instructor. Enquiries For further information, or for information on making a referral to a Consultant Psychiatrist, please contact either: Clare House directly on 01268 723800, the Operational Manager on 01268 723835 or the Group Admissions Officer, based in Northampton, on 01604 616601. Alternatively, please email clarehouse@standrew.co.uk or write to the Group Admissions Officer at the following address: St Andrew’s Healthcare Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DG The postal address for Clare House is as follows: Clare House St Andrew's Healthcare Pound Lane North Benfleet Essex SS12 9JP