Providing compassionate, tailored support for individuals in need of urgent mental health intervention
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Expert Care for Mental Health Crisis
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About Us
Whatever Your Healthcare Needs We Are Here to Help
Apple Hill Hospital is committed to delivering expert care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis. Located in the tranquil village of Hurley, Berkshire, our hospital is a sanctuary designed to promote recovery through modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a compassionate, therapeutic environment. Our highly trained, multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to offer holistic care that addresses both the immediate needs and long-term well-being of our service users.
We believe in the power of tailored care, with a focus on stabilising individuals in crisis and equipping them with the tools they need to reclaim control of their mental health. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, psychosis, or other acute mental health issues, we are here to help you on your path to recovery.
Beds
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Acute Metal Health Wards
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Hurley, Near Maidenhead
Location
Male and Female Wards
Our Services
Who We Support
At Apple Hill Hospital, we support individuals who are in crisis and require immediate mental health intervention. Our acute inpatient service is designed for men and women experiencing severe episodes of mental illness, such as psychosis, severe depression, or anxiety, which necessitate an urgent admission to a safe and stabilising environment.
We cater to both voluntary patients and those detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, ensuring all service users receive the care and attention they need to recover safely.
Our ethos revolves around providing care in the least restrictive manner possible, encouraging active participation from service users, their families, and their care networks. From admission through to discharge, we are committed to delivering person-centred care that focuses on reducing the intensity of the mental health crisis, helping individuals regain control, and planning for their eventual return to independent living in the community.
Our Services
Our Facility
Apple Hill Hospital provides a safe and supportive space for those in need of acute inpatient mental health services. The Royal Berkshire Hospital is within a 20-minute drive away and there is good access to public transport. Our newly built state-of-the-art inpatient mental health hospital features three distinct wards to accommodate 32 people, each designed to adapt specific needs:
- ✅ Windsor Ward: A female-only ward with 11 acute beds, offering a secure and comfortable environment for women in crisis.
- ✅ Ascot Ward: A male-only ward with 9 acute beds, focusing on providing tailored care for men experiencing severe mental health issues.
✅ Eton Ward: An 11-bed inpatient mental health rehabilitation ward providing ongoing psychiatric rehabilitation for Males with a primary diagnosis of mental health, including complex co-morbidities, treatment resistance or trauma presentations.
All wards provide access to communal areas, therapy rooms, courtyards, and gardens, ensuring that our service users can recover in a calm and peaceful setting. The hospital’s layout promotes therapeutic engagement while maintaining privacy and dignity. Additionally, each ward has dedicated therapy and activity spaces to support structured psychological interventions and occupational therapy, enhancing the overall recovery process. The service users have access to medical assessment rooms, communal spaces, therapy areas, multi-faith room and visitors’ room
Our Care Pathway
Our care pathway at Apple Hill Hospital is designed to provide structured and timely care that supports both immediate stabilisation and long-term recovery.
- ✅ First 12-72 Hours: Upon admission, we prioritise safety and address immediate needs. Initial assessments and care plans are created in collaboration with service users to ensure a patient-centred approach from the very start.
- ✅ Week 1: Within the first week, a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting is held, where service users, their families, and healthcare professionals work together to review and adjust care plans based on the individual’s progress and input. This collaboration ensures that care remains tailored to the patient’s evolving needs.
- ✅ Within 28 Days: Over the next month, a comprehensive assessment is completed, with a focus on stabilisation and recovery. Discharge planning starts early, with the aim of transitioning service users back into the community, equipped with a robust support plan.
- ✅ Within 1 month of being admitted: We aim for no longer than 28 days admission for most people. As part of the pathway, patients will have commenced a clear treatment programme to complete. Individual discharge plans will be regularly updated to ensure a timely, appropriate, and effective discharge.
- ✅ Delayed Discharge: Most service users are discharged within 28 days, though we recognise that each individual’s recovery journey is unique. Should an extended stay be necessary, we ensure that discharge planning continues, with the goal of minimising delays while providing the appropriate level of care.
Our streamlined approach to care helps to reduce lengths of stay and supports a smooth transition from inpatient care back into daily life, ensuring continuity of care and sustained recovery.
“Our Service aims to promote a positive patient experience by providing a welcoming, fulfilling and nurturing hospital with outstanding facilities and services that facilitate sustainable recovery and reduces length of stay”
Mission & Vision
At Apple Hill Hospital, our mission is to create an environment where individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis can find safety, stability, and the support they need to recover. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that empowers our service users to take control of their mental health journey and achieve lasting recovery.
Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in acute mental health services, known for our holistic, patient-centred approach. We aim to create a hospital environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and conducive to healing, with outstanding facilities and services designed to reduce the length of stay and promote sustainable, long-term well-being. By focusing on recovery, collaboration, and innovation, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.