Newton House

Updated 23 March 2020

Newton House is a 21-bed longer term high dependency rehabilitation unit. The service provides rehabilitation and treatment to males aged over 18 who are living with complex and enduring mental health issues. There were 15 patients at the time of our inspection

The service has been registered with CQC since May 2014. It is registered to provide assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 and for the treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The service had a nominated individual and registered manager in place.

The service was inspected in March 2016 and November 2017. The service was rated good overall on both occasions.

The service had a CQC MHA Review visit in October 2019. There were no significant concerns identified.

Updated 23 March 2020

We rated Newton House as GOOD because:

• The service provided safe care. The unit environment was safe and clean. The unit had enough staff to deliver care and treatment. Staff assessed and managed risk well. They minimised the use of restrictive practices, managed medicines safely and followed good practice with respect to safeguarding.
• Staff developed holistic, recovery-oriented care plans informed by a comprehensive assessment. They provided a range of treatments suitable to the needs of the patients cared for in a mental health rehabilitation ward and in line with national guidance about best practice. Staff engaged in clinical audit to evaluate the quality of care they provided.
• The ward teams included or had access to the full range of specialists required to meet the needs of patients on the wards. Managers ensured that these staff received training, supervision and appraisal. The ward staff worked well together as a multidisciplinary team and with those outside the ward who would have a role in providing aftercare.
• Staff understood and discharged their roles and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, and understood the individual needs of patients. They actively involved patients and families and carers in care decisions.
• Staff planned and managed discharge well and liaised well with services that would provide aftercare.
• The service worked to a recognised model of mental health rehabilitation. It was well-led and the governance processes ensured that ward procedures ran smoothly.

Updated 23 March 2020

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