Forensic Low Secure Inpatient Service, Luton

The Forensic Low Secure Inpatient Service provided care to male adults, aged 18 – 65 who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 and who:

• Have been identified as requiring hospital admission for assessment or treatment of their mental health. These patients will require an assessment of their rehabilitation needs in terms of functioning in the wider community.
• Have been identified as appropriate for a rehabilitation programme within the setting and are able to engage in therapy such as, meal preparation, vocational rehabilitation, and community integration.

We have a bed capacity of 18.

The team provides tailored care across a multidisciplinary team which includes nursing, psychology, medical and occupational therapy as well as other associated interventions. We carry out assessments using both pharmacological and psychological treatments while monitoring the patient’s progress and recovery. A personalised care plan is created with the patient. This is used to  agree appropriate goals and build upon coping strategies to create a safe and supported return to an appropriate setting.

The unit operates in a least restrictive way to engage patients with rehabilitation and provide the best opportunities for recovery. Families and carers are very important to us and are involved in care planning and interventions where appropriate.

Please ask for a referral from one of the following:

• Courts
• Consultant psychiatrists
• Prisons
• Medium secure services
• Mental health units