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The main entrance corridor to Edenwood ward

This leaflet is for Edenwood at the Carleton Clinic in Cumbria - a unit for adults with learning disabilities who need specialist hospital care because of their behaviour and/or mental health

A member of staff or a carer can support you to read this booklet. They will be able to answer any
questions that you have about Edenwood.

the door into Edenwood ward

About Edenwood

Edenwood is based at Carleton Clinic, Carlisle and is part of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. It is an assessment and treatment unit.

The unit is for adults with learning disabilities who need specialist hospital care because of their behaviour and/or mental health.

3 men talking while sitting around a table

At Edenwood there are doctors, nurses and other professionals who will help you get better.

A bedroom in edenwood with a single bed and a dressing table and chair

The ward has 4 bedrooms.

A view through the bathroom door in Edenwood ward. You can see a toilet and sink with a toilet and sink

You will have your own bedroom with a shower and toilet. 

A lounge room with a sofa, chair and side table

Currently two bedrooms have a lounge next door to them.

A large bathroom with a bath, mirror, toilet and sink

There is a large bathroom.

Sensory room photos. One has a blue pattern projected onto the walls and ceiling. Both have various sensory objects on the table

There is a sensory room.

lounge and dining room with 2 dining tables and chais, armchairs, a sofa and TV

There is a shared lounge and dining area.

A room with a sofa, armchair and coffee table and patio doors.

There are separate quiet areas.

You can use these if you want to relax or just to
have some quiet time on your own.

A room with 2 sofas, coffee table and patio doors. There is a brightly coloured tree decorating one wall.

These rooms can also be used for therapeutic
activities.

A paved and fenced courtyard with a bench and garden chairs

Outside Edenwood

During the nice weather you can use the garden.

Fenced garden area with grass and a set of goal posts.

There are tables and benches in the garden. You
can use this area to relax in.

No smoking sign

Smoking

The hospital has a no smoking policy on all
wards and public places. No one, including
visitors, is allowed to smoke anywhere on the
site.
Staff can help you to give up smoking.

Poster with details of protected mealtimes

Visiting times

Families and carers are welcome to visit the ward.

We have protected mealtimes between:
12 and 1pm
5pm and 6pm

We ask that families and carers avoid visiting during these times. You can use one of the small
lounges to meet your visitors.

Information icon - a blue letter i in a white circle with a blue border

More information

If you would like more information please ring
01228 608 800 and speak to a member of staff at Edenwood.

Front cover of Trust complaints leaflet

Problems, complaints or suggestions

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has a complaints policy. We will give you a leaflet about how to make a complaint. 

If you think that we could improve our
service then please let a nurse know your
idea.

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Further information about the content, reference sources or production of this leaflet can be obtained from the Patient Information Centre. If you would like to tell us what you think about this leaflet please get in touch.

This information can be made available in a range of formats on request (eg Braille, audio, larger print, BSL or other languages). Please contact the Patient Information Centre on 0191 246 7288

Published by the Patient Information Centre
2024 Copyright, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Ref, PIC/855/0624 June 2024 V2
www.cntw.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0191 246 7288
Review date 2027