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Wotton Lawn – Hospital
Wotton Lawn Hospital is an 88 bed acute mental health hospital situated near the centre of Gloucester and provides inpatient services for the county of Gloucestershire.
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About Wotton Lawn
We’re an acute mental health hospital in the centre of Gloucester providing inpatient services for the county of Gloucestershire.
Service users are supported by a variety of healthcare workers including nurses, doctors and allied health professionals such as psychologists, art therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and sports exercise therapists.
We have four wards in the main building as well as a nurse-led Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Low Secure Unit (LSU) in the grounds.
Everyone in the hospital is committed to making the admission and stay with us as pleasant as possible, and all staff work closely with both the regional Crisis and Home Treatment Teams (CHTT) and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) to ensure seamless services are provided.
Directions and parking
Address: Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3WL
There is a small car park at Wotton Lawn Hospital for visitors however, spaces are limited.
We would suggest using pay and display on-street parking nearby, or the multi-storey parking available at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, should the car park be full.
Visiting information
Visiting hours are between 9am and 9pm every day. However, we request that you avoid visiting during mealtimes and the afternoon handover times wherever possible: 12 noon – 12.30pm, 1.50pm – 2.50pm and 5pm – 5.30pm.
We encourage patients to make their own visiting arrangements with families and friends, wherever possible, to support their recovery.
We ask that visitors:
- sign in on arrival using one of the touch screens, then speak to our reception team who will provide a lanyard for the visit. Wotton Lawn Hospital is a controlled access service. Once you have signed in and received your access lanyard, you will be able to enter.
- ensure your visitor lanyard is always worn and is visible while in the hospital. All lanyards must be returned to reception at the end of your visit or if you leave the hospital grounds.
- do not bring pets into the hospital unless they are registered assistance dogs. Please arrange visits with assistance dogs in advance with our ward staff.
- ensure anyone under the age of 18 is supervised by an accompanying adult at all times. Please contact the ward ahead of your visit to arrange the use of the family room.
- Visiting times cannot be protected, nor visitors prevented from accessing the ward unless stipulated by the patient and/or there are safety concerns.
- Please be aware that we may need to ask visitors to leave should we have any concerns for the safety of our patients, staff or visitors.
Information for carers
If you are a carer to an in-patient at Wotton Lawn and would like to receive more information on support, please contact the ward and they can send you a carers pack.
You can also visit our Information for carers page for more information.
Wards
Abbey Ward
Abbey Ward is an 18-bed acute admission ward for both male and female service users who live in the Stroud and Cotswold areas. The ward team works closely with the Crisis Team.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward team for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4763 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 502448
Dean Ward
Dean Ward is a 15-bed ward, providing an acute admission facility for female service users who live in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean areas. Service users working with the Gloucester Crisis Home Treatment Team are also admitted to the ward.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4785 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 502441
Kingsholm Ward
Kingsholm Ward is a 15-bed ward for male service users mainly from the Gloucester and Forest of Dean areas. The primary aim of the ward team is to work with service users and their carers so that the person receiving care can return to normal life, back in their home situation, as soon as possible.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4923 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 542284
Priory Ward
Priory Ward is an 18-bed acute admissions ward for service users who live in Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds areas. The team works very closely with the Cheltenham Crisis team.
Ward rounds are held weekly. The times of the meeting will vary. If you have any queries regarding ward round please contact the ward for further information.
Ward office: 0300 421 4782 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Ward payphone: 01452 502295
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Wotton Lawn Hospital is an 88-bed acute mental health hospital located in the heart of Gloucester.
The hospital provides inpatient services for the county of Gloucestershire, with four admission wards, a nurse-led psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) and a low secure unit (LSU). Service users are supported by a variety of healthcare workers including nurses, doctors and allied health professionals such as psychologists, art therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and sports exercise therapists.
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Other services located on the Wotton Lawn Hospital site
Greyfriars Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Greyfriars is a 10-bed psychiatric intensive care unit providing short-term, individualised care for those who are in an acutely disturbed phase of a mental health condition that require a safe and specialist environment.
Ward office: 0300 421 4763 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Montpellier Low Secure Unit
Montpellier Unit is a 12-bed low-secure unit for males suffering from a mental disorder and reaching the threshold for this level of security. Referrals are via either the criminal justice system, other secure mental health services, or acute mental health wards.
Ward office: 0300 421 4823 (Call this number to speak with a member of staff)
Criminal Justice Liaison Service
The Criminal Justice Liaison Service (CJLS) provides interventions for persons from the age of 10, who find themselves within the criminal justice system, and are suspected of having health vulnerabilities such as mental health issues, a learning disability or substance misuse issues.
The Maxwell Suite
The Maxwell Suite provides a place of safety for people detained by police under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act because they appear to be suffering from a mental disorder and need immediate care.
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