Type of service: Assessment, Hospital services, Interventions and therapies

Website: http://www.hpft.nhs.uk/

Astley Court, based at Little Plumstead Hospital and run by HPFT, is an inpatient Assessment and Treatment service commissioned to support people with learning disabilities in Norfolk who require a short period in hospital when in crisis, regarding their mental health. This is a unit for 12 service users at a time where they will stay for three to four months before returning to the community, supported by a tailored package of care delivered either in their homes, in supported living environments or in residential care.

Aimed at: Adult

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Registrations and professional qualifications: Integrated Team offering full MDT. Team members individually belong to professional bodies - GMC, NMC etc. Interventions are very individualistic and integrated with community team professionals.