St Martha’s Hospital for Older Men and Women offers exceptional nurturing care and support within an In-patient High Support Service.
Our compassionate staff and our gorgeous setting in 40 acres of woodland make this a very special place.
Take a closer look at St Martha’s Hospital
Situated in peaceful grounds on the outskirts of Ringwood in the New Forest, St Martha’s has beautiful outdoor space, bright rooms, joyful décor and a host of stimulating activities.
Take a look around…
Life at St Martha’s Hospital
We provide all our patients with specialist assessments, care, support and treatment delivered by skilled and qualified members of multidisciplinary care teams (MDTs). Depending on your need we offer a range of activities from Tai Chi to farmyard pet therapy. Where appropriate we also use specialist equipment such as Reubens dolls, aromatherapy and other sensory equipment.
Your Care at St Martha’s Hospital
As a patient at St Martha’s you need and benefit from care delivered in a structured and controlled therapeutic environment, based on your individual requirement for conditions of security while upholding the principle of the least restrictive hospital setting available.
We have a number of different care environments within the grounds, and our clinical teams will provide you with a clear and identifiable pathway towards discharge.
How to find us
Your Team
A friendly team is ready to welcome you to St Martha’s, from consultant psychiatrics to mental health nurses, speech therapists to arts and drama therapists. As one of them says:
Everyone is incredibly caring and professional. It is brilliant to see the bonds built between staff and our patients and residents, and it is such a welcoming community to join.
Our Men & Women’s Wards at St Martha’s Hospital
Rose Ward
In-patient High Support for women
Iris Ward
In-patient dual use ward
Shamrock Ward
In-patient High Support for older men
St Martha’s Hospital Care Quality
Care at St Martha’s is superb because our highly skilled staff are passionate about improving your quality of life, and our expert team are at the forefront of dynamic thinking in mental health care.
Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, and understood the individual needs of patients. They actively involved families and carers in care decisions and patients where possible.
Care Quality Commission report
Stay up to date for our latest news
There’s a lot going on at the St Magnus Community. Whether you’re a patient, a resident, a carer or a friend, one of our Haslemere or Ringwood neighbours or a prospective member of our brilliant team, find out about our seasonal celebrations, special events and creative activities. You can also dip into our regular newsletters and read Q&As with our staff.
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Exceptional staff training, retention and leadership at St Martha’s
At every level and in every role, St Martha’s staff are highly regarded throughout the region because they are so well trained and disciplined. And we have fantastic retention. “From the ward to the Board” there is outstanding communication with detailed supervision so staff know what is expected and have the opportunity for professional and personal growth.
