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Wotton Lawn – Hospital
Wotton Lawn Hospital is an 88 bed acute mental health hospital situated near the centre of Gloucester and provides inpatient services for the county of Gloucestershire.
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About Wotton Lawn
We’re an acute mental health hospital in the centre of Gloucester providing inpatient services for the county of Gloucestershire.
Service users are supported by a variety of healthcare workers including nurses, doctors and allied health professionals such as psychologists, art therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and sports exercise therapists.
We have four wards in the main building as well as a nurse-led Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Low Secure Unit (LSU) in the grounds.
Everyone in the hospital is committed to making the admission and stay with us as pleasant as possible, and all staff work closely with both the regional Crisis and Home Treatment Teams (CHTT) and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) to ensure seamless services are provided.
Directions and parking
Address: Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3WL
There is a small car park at Wotton Lawn Hospital for visitors however, spaces are limited.
We would suggest using pay and display on-street parking nearby, or the multi-storey parking available at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, should the car park be full.
Visiting information
Visiting hours are between 9am and 9pm every day, although we ask that visitors:
- sign in on arrival using one of the touch screens, then speak to our reception team who will provide you with your fob and lanyard for your visit. Wotton Lawn Hospital is a controlled access service, once you have signed in and received your access fob and lanyard you will be able to enter.
- avoid visiting during meal times and the afternoon handover times wherever possible. These are: 12pm – 12.30pm, 1.50pm – 2.50pm and 5pm – 5.30pm.
- try to plan visits around the designed treatment programme the person may be taking part in. If you are unsure whether or not the times are suitable, you can always speak to a member of staff ahead of your visit.
- ensure anyone under the age of 18 accompanying you on the visit is supervised by an accompanying adult at all times.
We understand it may be difficult for you to come to the hospital at certain times. Please discuss your circumstances with the ward staff and we will try to be as accommodating as we can.
Information for carers
We have developed a leaflet for patients, family and carers at Wotton Lawn Hospital. If you’d like a copy, ask colleagues on the ward or email: WLHAdmin@ghc.nhs.uk and we’ll share a printable version with you.
For more information about the support available for carers, visit: www.ghc.nhs.uk/other-areas/carers-information
Wards
Abbey Ward
Abbey Ward is an 18-bed acute admission ward for both male and female service users who live in the Stroud and Cotswold areas. The ward team works closely with the Crisis Team.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward team for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4763 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 502448
Dean Ward
Dean Ward is a 15-bed ward, providing an acute admission facility for female service users who live in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean areas. Service users working with the Gloucester Crisis Home Treatment Team are also admitted to the ward.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4785 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 502441
Kingsholm Ward
Kingsholm Ward is a 15-bed ward for male service users mainly from the Gloucester and Forest of Dean areas. The primary aim of the ward team is to work with service users and their carers so that the person receiving care can return to normal life, back in their home situation, as soon as possible.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4923 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 542284
Priory Ward
Priory Ward is an 18-bed acute admissions ward for service users who live in Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds areas. The team works very closely with the Cheltenham Crisis team.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4782 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 502295
A great place to work
Wotton Lawn Hospital is an 88-bed acute mental health hospital located in the heart of Gloucester.
The hospital provides inpatient services for the county of Gloucestershire, with four admission wards, a nurse-led psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) and a low secure unit (LSU). Service users are supported by a variety of healthcare workers including nurses, doctors and allied health professionals such as psychologists, art therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and sports exercise therapists.
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Other services located on the Wotton Lawn Hospital site
Greyfriars Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Greyfriars is a 10-bed psychiatric intensive care unit providing short-term, individualised care for those who are in an acutely disturbed phase of a mental health condition that require a safe and specialist environment.
Ward office: 0300 421 4763 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Montpellier Low Secure Unit
Montpellier Unit is a 12-bed low-secure unit for males suffering from a mental disorder and reaching the threshold for this level of security. Referrals are via either the criminal justice system, other secure mental health services, or acute mental health wards.
Ward office: 0300 421 4823 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Criminal Justice Liaison Service
The Criminal Justice Liaison Service (CJLS) provides interventions for persons from the age of 10, who find themselves within the criminal justice system, and are suspected of having health vulnerabilities such as mental health issues, a learning disability or substance misuse issues.
The Maxwell Suite
The Maxwell Suite provides a place of safety for people detained by police under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act because they appear to be suffering from a mental disorder and need immediate care.
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