Priory Hospital Barnt Green
- Highly qualified specialists
- Evidence-based treatment
- Online and face-to-face appointments
About this location
Located in the beautiful Lickey Hills Country Park, 10 miles south of Birmingham, Priory Hospital Barnt Green is a purpose-built hospital with a 10-bed private ward.
Our brand new hospital conversion allows for access to high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, close to relaxing woodland, to help facilitate recovery and hope.
In addition to acres of rolling countryside on all sides of the hospital, each ward has access to south-facing garden areas, meaning you can relax and spend time outdoors.
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Priory Hospital Barnt Green Warren Lane Barnt Green Birmingham B45 8ER
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Specialist mental health treatment
If you struggle with a mental health condition, this can cause problems in all areas of your life. It can affect your relationships with others, your performance at work and your overall health and wellbeing. However, it’s important to understand that mental health conditions are treatable and you don’t have to suffer in silence. We can help you every step of the way towards making a full and lasting recovery.
Mental health treatment at Barnt Green is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Whether you’re with us as an inpatient, outpatient or a day care patient, you’ll be provided with every opportunity you need to make a strong recovery and return to a positive way of life.
The treatment we provide is evidence-based and structured within National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. We offer:
- Psychologists and therapy teams, providing expert support across all areas of general psychiatry
- A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) informed group therapy programme, designed to support a wide range of therapeutic needs
- Five sessions of group therapy every day from Monday to Friday
- 1:1 sessions once a week, catered to your individual needs
Autism assessments and diagnosis
Priory autism assessments explained
We are able to offer fast access private autism assessments for adults and children who are showing signs of autism at our nearby Birmingham Wellbeing Centre.
- Assessments conducted by experts specifically trained in autism
- Autism assessment available from £2,150
- Detailed and comprehensive outcome report provided
- Discussion of next steps and additional support if required
- No formal GP referral necessary
Treatment options
Inpatient treatment at Barnt Green consists of you staying at the hospital on a residential basis. During this time, you'll receive round-the-clock support for your mental health concerns, and will benefit from a combination of individual and group therapy.
Inpatient treatment is useful if you're struggling to cope and function in your daily life. You'll have the time and attention you need to get well again.
Our highly trained specialists have the expertise to deliver a wide range of therapeutic methods, helping you to address the underlying causes for your problems and take steps towards wellbeing.
Coming to stay in hospital can feel daunting at first, but this type of treatment can be really powerful. It gives you the chance to spend some time away from your day-to-day life and any triggers or influences tat might be making your mental health worse.
You can be assured that the treatment you receive at Priory Hospital Barnt Green is of the highest standards. This is because we’re regularly monitored by our independent regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and benchmarked against the National Service Framework.
Outpatient treatment at Barnt Green consists of a wide range of therapeutic techniques, delivered by our qualified professionals. Outpatient sessions range from 50 minutes to 90 minutes long, depending on the type of therapy you need. Our sessions can take place face-to-face, virtually or over the phone.
Before you start outpatient treatment with us, you’ll receive an initial assessment with one of our therapists or psychologists, to determine what would be the best type of therapy for your individual needs.
The different types of therapies that we offer include:
- CBT
- Integrative therapy
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills
- Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
- Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT)
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Person-centred therapy (PCT)
- Systemic therapy
- Art therapy
- Mindfulness
Outpatient treatment can be self-funded, funded through private medical insurance, or via corporate insurance cover. Outpatient sessions start at £145.
At Barnt Green, we recognise the impact that a mental health problem can have on all aspects of your life. That's why we offer a flexible and supportive day care programme - a form of structured therapeutic treatment designed to meet your individual needs, without the need for an overnight stay.
Available every Tuesday and Thursday at Priory Hospital Barnt Green, our day care service allows you to attend either a full day (5 hours) or half day (2.5 hours) of intensive group therapy. It provides focused support for a wide range of general psychiatric conditions within a safe and therapeutic environment.
You can find out more about our day care services here.
Inside Priory Hospital Barnt Green
When it comes to your mental health recovery, we know that the environment you receive treatment in is just as important as the treatment itself. At Priory Hospital Barnt Green, our modern building and contemporary refurbishment offers the utmost in comfort and tranquillity. In addition, our beautiful surroundings mean that there are lots of opportunities to enjoy relaxing and walking out in the fresh air. We offer:
- Comfortable lounges
- Modern, en-suite bedrooms, complete with a TV and a cordless phone, allowing us to transfer incoming calls to you, if you've given us consent to do this
- A fully furnished gym for your use
- Access to a nearby woodland walk
- Small private kitchen for your own use
- Separate quiet lounges
- 9 large private therapy rooms and 4 spacious group rooms on-site, for those who wish to receive support as an outpatient
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Our psychiatrists and therapists at Barnt Green
At Priory Hospital Barnt Green, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Frequently asked questions
Here, you will find some commonly asked questions about Priory Hospital Barnt Green.
Will I get my own room?
If you're receiving inpatient treatment with us, you'll stay in your own en-suite bedroom.
We also have regular housekeeping, and there is a nurse call button in each bedroom in case you need anything during your stay with us.
How do mealtimes work?
A selection of cold and hot foods will be available throughout the day, served in our main dining room.
The set mealtimes are:
- Breakfast - 8am to 9am
- Lunch - 12.30pm
- Dinner - 5.30pm
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know and we will be able to make the necessary arrangements for you.
Can I have visitors?
You'll be encouraged to keep in touch with loved ones during your treatment programme and they can visit you whenever you feel comfortable.
We do have intense therapy programmes during the day, so we ask visitors to come between 5pm and 9pm on weekdays. The weekend programme is designed for relaxation and free time which means visiting times are more flexible.
If you would like visitors, please speak to your ward staff and they will help make the appropriate arrangements for you.
What specialists work at Priory Hospital Barnt Green?
The specialist team at Priory Hospital Barnt Green consists of renowned experts in a number of areas, each of whom brings extensive clinical knowledge and experience to our services. Our team is comprised of:
- Consultant psychiatrists
- Therapists
- Mental health nurses
You'll be allocated a dedicated care team, including a consultant psychiatrist, keyworker, co-worker, named nurse and named therapist. You will have regular face-to-face contact with your doctors, nurses and therapists to ensure continuous support throughout your treatment. This includes meeting with your consultant psychiatrist twice a week, with the option to request additional appointments if needed, as well as weekly sessions with your keyworker to review your progress. Your named nurse and named therapist will act as the overall co-ordinators of your care, while your keyworker and co-worker, who are based on the ward, will be available to assist with your daily needs and concerns. We operate an open-door policy and strive to be as accessible as possible to support you whenever you need us.
Our highly qualified team offer a diverse skill set, and are also able to speak multiple languages.
How much does treatment cost?
Treatment prices will vary depending on the type of treatment you receive and for how long you receive that treatment.
After enquiring about our services, the cost of treatment can be discussed, as well as the payment methods available.
Payment options
There are two ways you can pay to receive expert treatment at Priory Hospital Barnt Green:
- Self-paying – this means that you pay for your treatment yourself
- Payment via private medical insurance – we are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers, including Bupa, Cigna, WPA, Vitality and Healix
For more information on self-funding your treatment or using your private medical insurance to pay for our services, call us today on 0800 084 6079 or visit our fees and funding page.
Are there any NHS services at Priory Hospital Barnt Green?
We can offer treatment for mental health conditions in partnership with the NHS.
This treatment is accessible with a referral from the NHS and will arranged by your current mental health support teams.
For more information on our NHS services, please visit our dedicated Barnt Green NHS services page.
What if I'm in crisis?
If you feel you are in crisis, you can reach out to one of our team who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A member of our team can signpost you to the best possible support, as quickly as possible.
The specialist teams at our residential facilities can help to stabilise people in need of immediate assistance, including providing access to medically assisted detoxification for substance misuse where required. Visit our crisis support page for more information.
Why Priory?
Private medical insurance
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers. The services that we offer at Priory can be funded through private medical insurance. This includes:
- Mental health treatment
- Addiction treatment
- Eating disorder treatment
All clients will have access to our highly skilled and accredited clinicians, many of whom are published experts in their fields of treatment. Whatever your requirements, we are committed to working with you to get your life back on track.
