A SPECIALIST learning disabilities and autism forensic inpatient service is celebrating after being rated Good by watchdogs.
Brooklands is a specialised hospital comprising forensic secure wards providing care to autistic adults and children and those with a learning disability, run by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT).
In February, the Marston Green hospital received a Good rating following unannounced inspections in autumn 2024 by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The health watchdog rated Brooklands Hospital as good in all areas, including safety; effectiveness; caring; responsiveness; and leadership.
The CQC report noted inspectors saw “caring staff taking a person-centred approach, staffing was safe and effective, use of restrictive interventions reduced, and people led active lives. Teams provided a range of care and treatment suitable for the people in the service and in line with best practice and national guidance.”
The report also highlights that inspectors “saw examples of carer engagement initiatives, including the carers’ forum”, and that “most people felt they were treated with kindness, compassion and dignity in their day-to-day care and support”.
They heard from patients who said “their individual needs and preferences were understood, and these were reflected in their care, treatment and support”.
Mary Mumvuri, chief nursing officer and deputy chief executive officer at CWPT, said: “This is great news for Brooklands Hospital secure services. We are delighted that the CQC recognised the significant improvement over the last three years and rated our services Good.
“We would like to take this opportunity to say how proud we are of everyone at Brooklands and of all the work they do.
In 2022 and 2023 the same services were rated Inadequate by the CQC following inspections of the services.
“It is through the dedication and hard work of our caring staff that have seen this significant improvement over the last three years to improve the quality of care for our patients, and we are very pleased that this has been officially recognised.
“We will continue to work together with our patients and their families and carers to ensure we carry on providing the highest standards of care for those who use our services.”
Mel Coombes, chief executive officer at CWPT said: “We are thrilled to learn that the CQC has rated our specialist forensic inpatient services for autistic people and people with a learning disability at Brooklands Hospital as Good in all areas after their most recent inspection.
“We are particularly pleased to see this recognition that our staff are providing care with people at its heart, to ensure all our patients can lead fulfilling lives when they leave Brooklands.
“I know that everyone involved with the services has worked very hard towards this outcome and would like to thank all those staff for the ongoing dedication and care they put into providing support for their patients every single day.”
