Types of care
Care UK runs a number of different units and hospitals to ensure each individual receives the right care in the right environment.
Low secure services
These are independent hospitals for adults with a mental illness and a history of criminal behaviour. They provide continuing treatment and rehabilitation in a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.
Step down units
Some of our hospitals are referred to as step down low secure hospitals as they provide care and support to patients who have offended and are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. People in this kind of hospital will have been assessed as needing less security than a low secure forensic unit. Generally, all patients will be subject to Ministry of Justice orders of detention but will be able to have leave into the community.
Our aim is to provide each patient with the skills and support they need to return to life in the community. All patients are discharged with a tailored care package from their local services, enabling them to remain increasingly independent whilst maintaining contact with their responsible care team.
Independent hospitals
An independent hospital is usually run by a company, such as Care UK, rather than the NHS. These hospitals are monitored closely by Care Quality Commission. There are many independent hospitals in the UK and the range of treatment they provide varies greatly as well. There are private healthcare hospitals, clinics and services that are advertised on TV. There are also many independent hospitals that work in partnership with the NHS and many of these are also mental health units.
Within Care UK, we have eight independent hospitals each providing 24 hour nursing support for people with mental health problems. All of these hospitals are able to provide care for people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Residential care services
In mental health residential care, individuals are encouraged to live as independently as possible. Our aim is to provide mental health support and enable individuals to acquire and develop day to day skills.These skills include shopping, personal care, personal hygiene, preparing meals and community skills. Individuals are encouraged to access and participate in local community life through local facilities. Our staff help individuals to access any mainstream activity or hobby they are interested in. Staff will also support and promote equal opportunities, rights, customs and diversity of the individual.
Supported living services
Care UK supports people living in a range of single or shared tenancy settings, providing between two and 24 hours of support a day depending on each person's needs. This type of service provides support for people with various mental health problems within the safety of their own home. Through supported living services, we encourage and support individuals to develop lifestyles of their choosing. Whilst some people require a structured day, this type of mental health care allows ample time for a wide and varied range of social, leisure, occupational and educational activities within the local community.
For more information
If you would like to talk to us about help and support for yourself or someone you care for please contact us or visit our Care Finder to find our service which is closest to you.
