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The Adult Learning Disability Service offers specialised services for adults with mild/borderline learning disabilities and challenging behaviour who may also have a mental health problem and/or a forensic history
We believe that people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour have the right to have their needs met. We recognise that they may require additional help and support to overcome the obstacles their behaviour presents.
Service Description
 Medium secure treatment and rehabilitation facilities for adults with mild/borderline learning disability and forensic needs.
Single sex facilities on more secure areas
Patient Profile
The Adult Learning Disability Service is for:
 People with mild or borderline learning disability with forensic needs, many of whom have a mental illness
People detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)
People aged 18 to 50 years
People in needs of specialist assessment and treatment programmes to address their offending behaviour in a secure environment
Treatment Philosophy
Key features of the programme include:
A comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment completed within 4 - 6 weeks of admission
An intensive programme, consisting of a mix of individual and group therapies based on cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and creative therapy principles, tailored to the individual’s intellectual level. These include self-esteem, assertion, anger management, relaxation, substance abuse and social skills.
Adherence to the Care Programme Approach. Although a national provider, we aim to foster close links with the individual’s local agencies.
Transfer to rehabilitation service within a less secure environment when risk has reduced
A multi-disciplinary team approach comprising medical, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, art therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, education, dietetics and social work services.
Access to a full range of dental and primary healthcare services
Specialist treatment programmes to address offending behaviours
 Treatment
Individual assessment of need including personality, offending behaviour and other presenting problems
Treatment programmes address specific offending behaviours and are tailored to the individual’s cognitive ability
Drug and alcohol awareness programme
Treatment programmes continue throughout the service, while environment is dependent upon risk
Facilities
Secure Services:
Geoffrey Hawkins - 17 male medium secure beds
Victoria House - 7 female secure beds
Rehabilitation Service:
Bradlaugh House - 9 low secure rehabilitation mixed beds
All services offer:
Vocational training, work placement and national curriculum examinations
Introduction to hobbies and group activities
Extensive indoor and outdoor recreational facilities
Workbridge Centre offering vocational training and experience in appropriate work settings
On-site cafeteria and shop
The service actively supports research and offers a learning environment to under/post graduate students
Enquiries
For further information, or for information on making a referral to a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, please contact either:
The Admissions Officer on 01604 616601 or the Business Manager on
01604 616423
Alternatively, please email smyth@standrew.co.uk or write to the Admissions Officer at the following address:
St Andrew’s Healthcare
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
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