Angelton Clinic

Who are we

Angelton Clinic is located on the Glanrhyd Hospital site in Bridgend, providing an inpatient service for older people with serious and enduring mental illness and dementia.

We offer assessment, treatment and support to individuals aged over 65 or those with a diagnosis of dementia.

We work in partnership with a full multi-disciplinary team including consultants, pharmaceutical support, advance nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, psychologists, activity workers, health care support workers and registered mental health nurses

All individuals who are admitted will undergo an assessment on Ward 2, our main admissions ward offering 20 beds (split sex). Following initial assessment individuals who may need further ongoing treatment and assessment, who are not ready for discharge, will be transferred to Ward 1. Ward 1 is a 12 bedded mixed sex ward.

What we do

We aim to achieve the optimum in individual nursing care providing both physical and psychological treatments within an environment which is homely and conducive to mental well-being.

We aim to:

Deliver individualised care based on a person’s needs.
Provide person centred care which recognises the importance of privacy, dignity and respect.
Work closely with families/carers to achieve the best outcomes possible for our patients.
Work with an MDT approach to ensure a holistic assessment is completed utilising a range of therapies, techniques and social interventions.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support to patients over the age of 65 or those with a known diagnosis of dementia.
Provide support and assistance in relation to discharge planning and future care arrangements.
Work alongside the local authority and CMHT’s to transition individuals back into the community post admission.

Provide therapeutic activities which are suitable to patient need.

Can anyone use this service?

We provide assessment, treatment and support to individuals aged over 65, or those with a diagnosis of dementia.

Admissions to our service must be agreed by the ward consultants. We usually have referrals from CMHT’s, OPMH liaison service, clinic reviews or A&E.

What to expect

If you or the person you care for is admitted to Angelton Clinic, you can expect them to be provided with a comfortable and safe environment, promoting independence and autonomy. You can expect to be treated with dignity and respect while undergoing a holistic assessment of needs.

You can also expect:

An allocated named nurse who will support you and work with you to complete individualised care plans that are appropriate to individual need.
Assessment of mental health issues and providing treatment as required.
Completion of thorough risk assessments & risk management plans for all patients assessed.
Monitoring and implementing medications to alleviate and manage symptoms.
Addressing of physical, psychological, social, spiritual, intellectual and emotional needs.
Confidentiality and dignity to be maintained.
Encouragement of participation in care plan and decision making (when possible) and ensuring patients and their carer’s are well informed.
Continuity of care for people already known to mental health services.
Help with discharge planning, general advice and support.

Admission/ assessment times vary depending on clinical presentation and treatment regime prescribed.

Contact Us

Ward 1 Angelton Clinic
01656 753702

Ward 2 Angelton Clinic
01656 753864