The Woodmill, a specialist 18-bed rehabilitation service for women with complex emotional and mental health needs has been registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and opened its doors to the first patient.
The Woodmill specialises in working with women who may have had placement breakdowns and need specialist support to help them move to more independent living. The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for community living and increased independence.
There is a focus on rehabilitation through engagement, placing a strong emphasis on generating a sense of belonging through active community involvement and building meaningful social networks.
Rebecca Pye, Hospital Director at The Woodmill quoted:
“It’s really exciting to be leading such a great opportunity in Devon to provide expert care and treatment to support women experiencing mental illness reach their full potential. Our newly refurbished environment has been developed to offer the maximum space and light in a beautiful rural setting. The team have been selected for their passion for women’s services and the skills to enable patients to reach their individual goals and drive their rehabilitation experience. Our aim is to ensure that each patients recovery and rehabilitation is focused on positive experiences and meaningful exposure to community participation, occupation, and relationships.”
The hospital has created several new jobs in Cullompton, and the number of staff will increase as patient numbers grow.