Please do not miss these opportunities, they are a valuable insight into care and treatment and may allay fears.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Carers message<\/div><\/div>\n
Your involvement in care planning<\/h2>\n
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust wants to ensure you are still involved in the care of your family member or friend when they are in hospital. After an admission you should be given the opportunity to speak with a member of the ward team and discuss any concerns or issues that you have.<\/p>\n
Each ward has regular ward rounds which give the clinical team the opportunity to discuss current treatment and progress with everyone involved. These discussions will also form the basis of the discharge plans, and if we have consent for you to be involved you are welcome to attend all these meetings.<\/p>\n
Some of our wards offer a family surgery. The family surgery provides you with the opportunity to chat with the ward team in a safe environment and discuss your relative\u2019s care and recovery journey.\u00a0 Contact the ward to find out if it offers this and to get more information on how to book a slot.<\/p>\n
Planning for discharge<\/h2>\n
Leaving hospital can be an important life event so it is essential our patients receive good quality discharge care. Plans around discharge should commence soon after a person\u2019s admission and will be a part of all care planning processes.<\/p>\n
Support available upon discharge will vary depending upon the needs and individual circumstances of each person.\u00a0For some there may be no further need for support from mental health services but for others there may be a comprehensive support plan in place.<\/p>\n
There will always be a discussion about how the patient and their family will access help if issues re-occur.<\/p>\n
Prior to discharge a discharge planning meeting will be arranged, to include relatives and any team that will remain involved in post-discharge care. If we have consent for you to be involved, you are welcome to attend this meeting.<\/p>\n
FAQ<\/h2>\n
Frequently asked questions about an admission to our mental health wards:<\/p>\n\n \n Who can I talk to when my relative is on the ward?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n \n
You can call through to the ward and speak to the named nurse who is assigned to look after your relative. If they are unavailable, then you can speak with a member of the team.<\/p>\n
If the ward offers a family surgery, you can book a one-to-one slot to chat with members of the ward team about your relative\u2019s care and recovery journey. \u00a0This will give you the opportunity to ask questions and share any concerns you may have.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n What if I have information to share about my relative when they are on the ward?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n \n
We encourage you to share any information that you feel may be relevant to your relatives\u2019 care. You can do this by contacting the ward or booking a slot at the ward family surgery (if they have one). There may be times when we want to ask you questions about your relative too and will contact you if this is necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n My relative has been admitted, so now what?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n \n
Staff will complete a risk assessment and take appropriate steps to ensure your loved one feels safe on the ward.\u00a0 There will then be an assessment period. The length of time this takes will varying depending upon the patient\u2019s needs and risk.<\/p>\n
Once the assessment is complete a treatment plan will then be agreed with the patient and a discharge date proposed – although this may change dependent upon the person\u2019s progress and response to treatment.<\/p>\n
Treatment can include medication, meaningful activity, assessment and planning, and lower level talking therapies. \u00a0If your relative agrees you may be invited to the ward review to give your own thoughts on progress, treatment and discharge planning. It may be that time away from hospital can be agreed at these meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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