Priory Hospital Romiley, located in Cheshire, is a 10-bedded, locked rehabilitation and recovery service for females of working age. We support those who have a primary diagnosis of psychosis and/or affective disorders who may also have co-morbidities including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance misuse issues, physical health difficulties and emotionally unstable personality disorder.

Our primary purpose is to support patients to develop confidence, skills and independence whilst managing their mental health symptoms, in order to achieve a life worth living in the community or the least restrictive alternative.

Our approach

We use a recovery-based model of care which recognises the seven principles of recovery:

• Hope
• A secure base
• A sense of self
• Supportive relationships
• Empowerment and inclusion
• Coping strategies
• Purpose

Our service is patient-centred, comprehensive and collaborative and focuses on achieving realistic goals and ensuring an effective pathway to the community.

Our structured programme of group psychotherapy includes:

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Evidence-based treatment for personality disorders and mental health disorders

 Psychological therapy groups address:

• Mental health awareness
• Risk management
• Goal setting
• Recovery
• Relapse prevention
• Transition to the community

The Environment

Romiley is a community-facing hospital which provides a homely environment set within a quiet residential area. We benefit from close links to transport routes, shops, parks and educational facilities. This setting fully supports reintegration into the community and empowers the individual to learn or re-learn skills to promote their independence.

The hospital benefits from a bright and open environment that captures the comfort and familiarity needed to promote recovery.

We promote positive risk taking and proactively utilise the community as a therapeutic resource. The service also benefits from having its own seven seater vehicle which enables patients to access areas further afield.

The hospital consists of:

• An occupational kitchen with on-site chef
• A comfortable and homely living area
• Large bathrooms and wet rooms
• Large dining area
• Generous outdoor space
• Therapy rooms
• Family room/ multi-faith room