Priory Hospital Cloisters Newbury

Priory Hospital Cloisters Newbury Review

Cloisters Newbury is a men’s only inpatient facility through Priory Hospital in Berkshire, UK. This facility is for clients who have mental illness along with cognitive disabilities and substance abuse. This program is primarily skills based because the intent is for clients to transition out of the program and back into their communities as seamlessly as possible.

Accommodations and Food

Twenty-five clients live in a modern, home-like facility. They reside in private bedrooms that include en suite bathrooms. The facility is in a neighborhood that is close to transportation, two gyms, restaurants, shops and Newbury College. There is also a gym on site that clients can access. The grounds are very quiet and private in a therapeutic setting. Residents enjoy a peaceful garden and outdoor seating areas.

Shared spaces in the facility include a lounge with TV and couches, and a kitchen with dining room. Every week clients go as a group to the grocery store in the town nearby. The team of caterers prepares the meals every day.

Treatment and Staff

This program allows for clients to start making their way back to independence while still having the support of staff and clinicians. As a result, the main focus is self management, making healthy choices and responsibility. While living at the facility, clients are still very active members of the community. They volunteer every week and attend school.

Most noteworthy, they are also very active in their treatment planning. They work with therapists on setting program goals. During group therapy clients address relapse prevention and their plans after discharge. Client have art and music therapy. Priory Cloisters Newbury also facilitates psychodrama and journaling exercises.

Throughout treatment clients can expect medication management. Once they begin to plan their aftercare, they meet with the psychiatrist to discuss continuation options.

The staff includes a consulting psychiatrists, occupational therapist, nurses, clinical psychologists, certified art therapist, and a client advocate service.

Extras

There is a personal trainer at the hospital gym who trains the residents, along with team sporting events. Every week clients take the bus into town for volunteering opportunities. They also enjoy the library or theater to check out touring productions.

Family involvement is crucial to the success of the clients in this program. Consequently, there are family days at the facility and counseling sessions are available during and after treatment.

In Summary

Above all, Priory Hospital Cloisters Newbury is ideal for clients who are on the path to recovery but need some longer term support. The days in treatment are full of positive and encouraging interactions with staff and the public. Clients take part in every step of their treatment and have self esteem building activities on a daily basis.