Our core purpose is to work with people and lead communities in improving their mental and physical health and wellbeing for a better life; through delivering excellent and responsive prevention, diagnosis, early intervention, treatment and care.
All the information you need about working for us, recruitment, job opportunities and careers within mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services in Surrey and Hampshire.
Our research and development aims are to embed a vibrant research culture within our Trust, increase the opportunities for people to participate in research and ensure that our research benefits people who use services, carers, families and our communities.
Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7LX, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01483 443 701
Acute Therapy Services Manager: Michelle Marland Associate Director, Adult Inpatient Services: Claire Clifford Operational Compliance Manager: Kellyanne Davies
The Acute Therapy and Diversional Activities Service is based at Farnham Road hospital and provides therapy programmes for inpatients on Magnolia, Mulberry, Juniper and Rowan wards.
The programmes encompass physical, social and creative therapeutic group activities in morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions including art, drama, cooking, computer group and gym, pilates and relaxation techniques.
Therapy groups provided include Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Coping Skills, Emotions and Relationships, Relaxation, Recovery and Pet Therapy. The team also undertake individual assessments and 1:1 activities within the timetable.
We have our own fully equipped gym and an exercise programme can be created specifically tailored to individuals' needs.
All group sessions are recovery-focussed and are self referral.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress you can contact our Mental Health Crisis Helpline on 0800 915 4644. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for mental health advice and support. More information at www.sabp.nhs.uk/help
People with speech or hearing difficulties can access the mental health crisis line by:
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