Service Provider Name
Newton House
Service
In-patient specialist step-down and rehabilitation service for men with learning disabilities and complex health needs, many of whom have been discharged from a secure environment.
Address1
Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address2
Hallam Street Hospital
Address3
Hallam Street
Town
West Bromwich
County
West Midlands
Post Code
B71 4NH
Where do they provide service from?
Address as above
Telephone
0121 612 8680
Email
No email address available
Website
http://www.bcpft.nhs.uk/services/for-people-with-learning-disabilities
Area covered
West Midlands Health Authority area
Who is the service for?
Men aged 18 to 70 with learning disabilities and complex needs who need support when moving back into the community from hospital.
Referral route
Referrals from someones consultant psychiatrist or care manager
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
They provide a safe environment for assessing and developing someone's skills before they move into a permanent community placement. A multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists provide therapeutic counselling and care in modern and homely accommodation. They work with other services to increase someone's employment opportunities and to plan future housing and support needs with someone when they are getting close to returning to the community.
When are the services run?
7 days a week
Time details
24 hours a day
Chargeable service?
No
Total capacity of service
Not applicable
CQC Registered
Not applicable
Sandwell Approved List
Not applicable