Windermere House Independent Hospital
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Key information
- We accept detained and non-detained patients
- 30 male beds
- Average length of stay is 18 months
Partnerships
- Working age (18 years and above)
- Enduring and progressive mental health disorders
- Acquired brain injury
- Cognitive impairment
- Complex and challenging behavior
- Forensic step-down
- Physical Health co-morbidity
- 60 years and above
- Enduring and progressive mental health disorders
- Acquired brain injury
- Complex and challenging behavior
- Cognitive impairment
- Forensic step-down
- Physical Health co-morbidity
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Overview
Windermere House is a 30-bedded Independent Hospital based in a residential area of Hull. Providing care under the mental health act for males across 2 separate wards, the hospital provides needs-led services for people with functional or organic diagnoses who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, or on an informal basis.
We would like to help reduce the growing pressures on NHS acute and low secure services: we currently have both adult and older persons male beds available. For a wider conversation around capacity planning, or how we can support you and your patients at this current time, please contact Stella Bolger (Regional Director, Hospital Services) at stella.bolger@barchester.com or stella.bolger@nhs.net. You can also call her on 07741 899427.
In 2021, we were nominated as finalists in 4 categories of the York & Humberside Great British Care Awards:
- Registered Manager of the Year - Sally Mowforth
- Dementia Care Award - Natalie Czarnota
- The Good Nurse Award - Jackie Manyike
- Tabitha Mackenzie, Susan Worral & Bakary Bojang - The Care Home Team Award
Our approach to care
Meaningful therapeutic activities
Meaningful therapeutic activities
Meaningful therapeutic activities are vital to mental health and improving well-being and form part of our patients treatment plans. Meaningful activities should should help support the person in acquiring further problem-solving skills, social skills and self care techniques. Therapeutic activities are facilitated by appropriately trained health care professionals.
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Staff
Hi, my name is Sally and I am the Hospital Director here at Windermere House.
I have worked at Windermere House for 3 years. I have qualifications in Business Admin, Customer Services and Accounts. I cover all aspects of administration within the Hospital and am passionate about supporting our staff and patient group within this area.
I have worked for Windermere House as a Support Worker for around for 6 years. I have recently moved into my new role as Mental Health Act Co-ordinator and am enjoying learning other aspects of the Mental Health Act and supporting patients in a different role.
Anisa has worked at Windermere House since 2023 and has a desire for helping others and a passion for high quality care. Anisa has a BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and is driven to being a professional who is committed to improving people’s lives through OT to enable others to live to their fullest.
Paul is responsible for all general maintenance of the Hospital to ensure patients and staff have a safe environment.
I have worked at Windermere House for 11 years and progressed to Head Housekeeper in 2021. I have recently completed my Intermediate level apprenticeship in cleaning and support services. I am responsible for overseeing our Housekeeping and Laundry Staff and am very proud of the standards we work towards to keep our Hospital Clean.
Kelsey joined the team at Windermere House in 2023 and currently works on our Coniston Ward as a Senior Nurse.
I have worked at Windermere House for 15 years. I have a qualification in Business Admin. I provide support in all aspects of administration. I am the first point of contact in the reception area of the Hospital and am passionate about providing great customer service.
Testimonials
Collaborations and partnerships
Patients are referred directly from an NHS Trust, ICB's, Community Mental Health Team's or Local Authorities. People referred to the hospital are offered a detailed pre-admission assessment to ensure they are suitable to our service and that we can provide the care and treatment to fully meet their needs. Following assessment and review of same by MDT the decision about admission and potential outcomes is made as quickly as possible.
Get in touch
Birkdale Way, New Bridge Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9 2BH
Visiting
We are welcoming visits from families and friends of our patients.
Make a referral
Patients are referred directly from an NHS Trust, CCG's, Community Mental Health Team's or Local Authorities. People referred to the hospital are offered a detailed pre-admission assessment to ensure they are suitable to our service and that we can provide the care and treatment to fully meet both their mental health and physical health needs. Following assessment and review of same by MDT the decision regarding admission and potential outcomes is made as quickly as possible. Both patients and their family members are encouraged to visit the hospital prior to admission.
Please complete the below form to make a referral