Trust news

Over the past year, The Life Rooms Secure team at Ashworth Hospital has delivered more than 28,000 sessions supporting patient wellbeing through creative, therapeutic activities. From daily art and music groups to colourful tie-dye workshops and powerful performance showcases, the service is helping patients build confidence and connection.

Congratulations Halton Community Learning Disability Team Very well done indeed to our colleagues in Secure Division’s Halton team at the Bridges (pictured). They have now received five consecutive “Good Plus” awards in the QRV assessment.

This week NHS England’s National Medical Director for Mental Health and Neurodiversity toured two of our facilities and came away inspired and impressed by the work of our staff.

Our Low Secure forensic learning disability service has seen a 99 per cent reduction in false door alarm calls. This great news is highlighted in the 'Building Better Healthcare' magazine this month.

This service supports people who have a learning disability or who are on the autistic spectrum. They are part of our Secure Services Division, based in Hollins Park and have now been clinically operational for a year.