Berrywood Hospital

Worked there briefly for 3 weeks last year. Spoke to a neighbour recently who's husband has been in there. They lost all his clothes. She managed to find them and also found out that his watch,& wallet had disappeared. Later she found his clothes all washed but behind a locked door where he couldn't get at them. The patients have nothing to do all day and are rarely engaged in any activities by the staff. The place is spotlessly clean but this is a front for the poot care and attention the patients receive. This is a mental health hospital and seems to be like a rudderless ship. It is not directed at all. Perhaps there is no one in overall charge. Luckily her husband is out of there soon.

As a relative of a patient, I was left with a positive impression during visits over several weeks. Staff were patient, professional and willing to discuss issues. My relative was satisfied with his care, and with follow-up after discharge.

In for 9 days recently discharged to community care.
Some staff care, some do not and are deeply unprofessional.
Food is good and new ward matron was very good and took my complaints seriously and is looking into them and will liase again with me.
Occupational therapy staff were fantastic but more activities are needed over the weekend.
Medical staff good but always room for improvement. They did listen.
Hope that you are never admitted to this place.
On a previous admission i was assaulted by 2 night staff. I could have sued or gone to the press but did not. Patients tend to be kept in much longer than appropriate, leading to a worsening of their mental state. This needs to be looked into by management. I have also experienced inappropriate sectioning which was deeply upsetting. I was voluntarily admitted and when sectioned against my will i was taking prescribed meds and complying fully with care provided. I was def not a risk to myself or others. I was not at all suicidal. Also, they managed to lose my house keys which turned up days after my discharge. I had to get help to break in to my own home. Belatedly the ward matron offered to reimburse my costs of £90.

Everyone working at the hospital, showed amazing professionalism and care of my mother was exceptional.

Not a good place to be, a friend of mine went there because he was suffering at the hands of an alcohol addiction. No one cared at all about his needs, no human rights or rules. Patients run the place. Clothes are barely washed although the place is spotless, I suppose this is a cover up for their horrible reputation. Avoid this place as much as possible.

I was a patient here, mental health services are under so much pressure and all they get is negativity in the press. All I can say is this place saved my life and more importantly my sanity. NHS forever.

worst experience of my life staying here

all im going to say is these places are indiffernet my experineces have led me to beileve thats its all slighlty dodgy . however some good stuff can happen but its all chance. at the end of the day Suzie its not good dont go there if you can serious.!