Littlebrook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford.Littlebrook Hospital in Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford is a Hospitals - Mental health/capacity specialising in the provision of services relating to assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the 1983 act, caring for adults over 65 yrs, caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for people whose rights are restricted under the mental health act, dementia, mental health conditions and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The last inspection date here was 17th November 2016 Contact Details:
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13th July 2016 - During an inspection to make sure that the improvements required had been made
We found the following issues that the service provider needs to improve:
We noted during this inspection that some issues remained in relation to breaches that had previously been identified on our last inspection. However, we also noted the service had made improvements in some of these areas.
However, we also found the following areas of good practice:
9th October 2013 - During a routine inspection
We talked with five patients and two relatives. We talked with five staff. Most comments were positive. A patient said,” … grateful to (staff) … I like OT (occupational therapy) … grateful for everything they have done”. Other comments included, “it isn’t all prefect, but a good standard… it (progress) is down to you”. The hospital cooperated well with other providers such as GPs and local social services. There were appropriate security measures in place. The environment was safe and well maintained. The hospital had effective systems in place to protect patients and others against the risks of unsafe care and treatment. There was a system in place to receive and handle complaints. Complaints were fully investigated. We saw that there was learning from complaints.
8th February 2012 - During a themed inspection looking at Learning Disability Services
There were 10 patients living at the Brookfield Centre Lodge at the time of our visit. Eight of these patients were detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, one person was ‘conditionally discharged’ and one person was not detained. We also saw one patient who was visiting the service with the aim to stay there in the future. Some of the patients were out at a variety of activities including education groups, shopping, football and voluntary work throughout the two days of the visit. We spoke with eight patients to get their views of the service. Some patients told us that they liked living at the Brookfield Centre with comments such as “I quite like it on this ward because it is quiet. It’s more laid back”. Some of the patients told us that they had been involved in their assessment when they first came to the service. One patient who had recently joined the service told us “It has been a smooth transition….there have been no problems”. Patients we spoke with told us about their care plans and said that they had been involved in writing them. However, some patients told us that they had not been involved in their care plans and were unsure of what they said. Patients told us that they could speak to an independent advocate if they wanted and that advocates regularly visited the service. Most patients said that they were happy with the activities available to them. Comments included; “I like going out. I go to the cinema …I have not done that in years” “I have my own bus pass which is very useful …I go to the local shops” “There is plenty to do here” “I am very good at cooking and do my own meals….and my own ironing sometimes”. Everyone we spoke to said that they felt “Safe” living at the Brookfield Centre. Some of the patients we spoke with said that they understood about different types of abuse. Patients told us that they had not seen any abuse in the service and said that if they were worried they would speak to staff. We observed positive interactions between patients and staff. Observation showed that patients using the service were relaxed and enjoyed taking part in activities inside and outside of the home. The relatives we spoke with told us they felt their relative was safe at the service and knew who to speak to if they were unhappy with aspects of their relative’s care or support.
2nd November 2010 - During a routine inspection
We spoke with six people who use the services in private and others in the activity room. Our observations and discussions showed that people are treated with respect and are involved as far as possible in decisions made about their care and treatment. Most people told us they had understood, and been involved in, discussions about their treatment and support and understood the restrictions currently placed upon them. They confirmed that staff explained their treatment and they were able to speak with their doctor regularly. One person told us they found the information in the welcome pack helpful and explained how they had used the advocacy system. People told us staff are always helpful, they take on board their views, wishes and preferences wherever possible. One person told us they had used community meetings to raise concerns, that they were very happy with all aspects of care, and that staff always listen to them and answer their questions. Another person told us staff were very kind. People told us they chose food from the menus each day. They said the food was good and there was always enough. One person said “Staff always make me a drink or a snack when I want one.” People told us they felt safe and knew who to talk to if they were concerned about anything. They said the unit was always clean and tidy. People told us they liked being able to use the activity rooms and the courtyard. They said they were happy with their rooms and there was generally enough space on the unit. One person told us they were satisfied with the accommodation, except that they would not want a child to come, because there was no suitable private space. People told us staff always had enough time to talk to them.
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