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Additional therapeutic interventions or techniques are introduced after careful
consideration. For example, deep pressure is now part of the repertoire of sensory
integration therapy, reducing some of the symptoms of anxiety such as selfinjurious
behaviour or stimming (repetitive body movement), enabling the young
person to feel calmer, and increase social skills, focus and attention.
Occupational Therapists' and Speech and Language Therapists' clinical
supervision is undertaken by an external supervisor at regular intervals through
the year. A Clinical Psychologist clinically supervises the Positive Behaviour
Support team. All have additional supervision and appraisals by staff according to
our policies and in accordance with regulations.
Health & Wellbeing Hub: This on-site facility contains a medical treatment room
to replicate external health settings, an in-house pharmacy, and two therapy
engagement rooms.
The designated medical treatment room has been designed to replicate external
healthcare settings, helping young people to overcome anxieties and become
more comfortable in these environments.
The dedicated in-house medication store helps to manage the high volume of
medication and treatments required to cater for complex health needs
The therapy engagement rooms offer opportunities for observation by
consultants, meaning that young people have improved access to on-site
appointments.
The hub also provides shared office space for the Nursing and Therapy teams, to
work more closely together for an even more collaborative approach.