Fellside is an acute admission ward based at the Hadrian Clinic, Campus for Ageing and Vitality in Newcastle upon Tyne. Fellside has 20 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary team. They will support you to develop new skills to manage your mental health. During your stay you will be offered the following treatments and therapies:
- Occupational therapy – helps with individual or group activities and daily living skills
- Physiotherapy – help with mobility or movement problems or by providing access to gym facilities
- Psychology – this is dependent on your need at the time of admission
- Exercise therapy
- Medication
- Art therapy
Who is Fellside for?
The service is for men over the age of 18 years with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.
How can I get referred?
You can be referred by your Care Co-ordinator, GP, Primary Care Mental Health Team or Specialist Mental Health Service or admitted through a Mental Health Act assessment.