Alderney Hospital is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Please contact the appropriate Community Mental Health Team, or the Crisis and Home Treatment Team.

Links to both of these pages can be found in the Related Information section of this page.

There are two in-patient wards:

St Brelades Ward
St Brelades specialises in the assessment and treatment for patients with mental health problems particularly dementia.  The ward is divided to provide a flexible female and male assessment unit providing single sex facilities within the one ward. 

Herm Ward
Herm Ward has designated single sex accommodation and mixed sex communal areas.  It provides intermediate care for patients whose needs are both long-term and more specialised.  The ward is divided into male and female areas providing privacy and dignity for all patients.

Patient care is always specific to a person’s needs, with special attention on preserving their privacy/dignity and improving their quality of life.  We offer additional beneficial facilities that are often not available elsewhere.  These include multi-sensory rooms, which are spaces that are designed to gently stimulate or relax the senses using different aromas, lights, sounds and textures.  We also offer therapeutic activities.

The following facilities are also based at Alderney Hospital:

Intensive Therapy unit (ITU)
The five bedded ITU located on Herm ward provides intensive nursing support and treatment for female patients who have more complex conditions/behaviours.

Haymoor Day Hospital
The Day Hospital provides multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and monitoring for older people suffering from organic and functional illness.  The service enables patients to remain in the community wherever possible, and reduce the need for admission to hospital.

People with organic mental health problems, e.g. dementia.

There is a mix of qualified nursing staff and skilled mental health support workers working alongside medical staff, occupational therapy and physiotherapy to provide high quality evidence based person centred care.  We also have a Recreational Facilitator who facilitates a range of therapies and activities.

If you are already accessing a Community Mental Health Team please contact your care co-ordinator, or the lead professional working with you. You can access contact details for these teams on the Community Mental Health Teams, Older Peoples (B&P, SE Dorset) page. A link to this page can be found in the Related Information section.

If you are not already accessing services please contact your GP.

Each ward welcomes your involvement and will host a variety of events for you to get involved with. Please contact the Ward Manager, or your lead professional for further details.

Each ward has an identified carers lead who will be able to update you on the information and services available.

When you support someone to access services from Alderney hospital both you, and the person you are support will receive an information pack.

If you require further information please ask.

Alderney Hospital
Ringwood Road
Parkstone
Poole
BH12 4NB

01202 735537

email: enquiries@dhuft.nhs.uk