How we care
Care across The St Magnus Community is safe, structured and built around each individual's clinical need and personal circumstances.
Our dedicated multidisciplinary teams specialise in managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including serious mental illness and the complex neurological and behavioural presentations associated with dementia.
Our Hospitals offer a clearly defined clinical pathway, from Low Secure through High Support Inpatient Services and on to our Nursing Units, enabling patients to progress through levels of care within a single, consistent therapeutic community as their clinical picture evolves. Our nursing units provide supported living for those whose mental illness is chronic and stable, offering a seamless transition from hospital care where appropriate.
The St Magnus Community stands out because 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.
Senior team member at St Martha’s Hospital
Our assessment process
Patients and residents usually come to us after a placement elsewhere has not been as successful as hoped. Our assessment process considers you as a whole person.
What makes our care outstanding
Best-practice thinking, imaginative equipment for patients with dementia and quickLy responding to your changing needs … many elements make up the outstanding care we are so proud to provide. Examples are the beautiful Musical Garden, robotic cats and technology to give you more privacy while keeping everyone safe.
Across St Magnus and St Martha’s our care stands out because we’re so good at offering fresh activities and treatment ideas then pursuing those that work best. We can do so because of our high staff ratios and responsive management team. Because people with the same diagnoses may have completely different treatment regimens and different needs, we never box you into a set formula.
Patients may have cognitive impairment, and perhaps more severe forms including behavioural symptoms of dementia. We have developed systems in common across every hospital ward and nursing unit to adapt treatments for you.
We also have specialist dementia wards: Cowdray Ward at St Magnus Hospital has so much space, with en-suite bedrooms, two gardens and three lounge areas for just eight patients; in Park House or Goodwood Ward, patients can revel in our interactive Musical Garden with musical instruments all around, coloured paths to follow, sweet-smelling, fully edible plants and bright canopies that diffuse light in different colours while keeping everyone warm and dry.
Our robotic cats are fluffy companions bringing joy and calm to patients with dementia, as well as giving them a sense of purpose, just like our soft-fabric Reuben dolls in different outfits. Drama therapists help patients with positive behaviour support plans. Occupational Therapy teams work closely with you to discover your personal interests and sensory needs, buying a sanding cloth if you’re a DIY enthusiast, for example. It’s about real quality of life.
We reduce risk with inventive technologies such as sensor mats and doorbells that let us know when you get out of bed or come out of your room. It’s less intrusive than being on constant observation and let’s staff get on with other tasks. It’s no surprise St Magnus and St Martha’s are such showcases of best practice.
I love the autonomy we have, enabling quick and dynamic responses from me and the team as we ensure high standards across all departments and excellent quality care.
Hospital Director at St Magnus Hospital

More on mental disorders
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