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Ferndene Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit PICU CTW200
A four bed unit providing Psychiatric Intensive Care.
Who to contact
Telephone:
- 01661 838400
Who can be referred?
Young people who have undergone a full mental health assessment and have a diagnosis of severe acute and/or complex mental health, behavioural and emotional needs
- Children and young people under 18 years of age
- Young people with full spectrum of mental health and learning disabilities
- Males and females
- Formal and informal patients
- Young people requiring an enhanced level of inpatient care not available within community services
Referrals are accepted in writing, by hard copy, fax or email. Informal enquiries and advice are welcomed by telephone prior to referrals. Staff are trained to design packages of care that maximise the therapeutic and social benefits experienced by all young people during their stay at Ferndene.
Ferndene
Prudhoe
Northumberland
NE42 5PB
