The Limes aims to deliver the highest quality of person-centred care, promoting wellbeing and recovery in a safe, dignified, and respectful environment.
The Limes supports individuals to regain and maintain hope, discover their own potential, and engage in active, purposeful lives. Each service user collaborates with the care team to develop an individualised treatment plan based on their unique needs, goals and preferences.
The overarching aims of treatment are to focus on collaboratively managing mental and physical health, build meaningful relationships, engage with the local community, reduce risk, increase responsibility, and develop independence skills.
The support we offer
We encourage individuals to drive their own outcomes and collaborate closely with our staff. Aligning with the recovery approach, we empower individuals to take as much responsibility as possible for their own wellbeing and progress. This includes being meaningfully involved in all decisions about their care, such as participating in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews, risk assessments and other discussions, in a format that suits their individual communication needs.
The Limes offers a unique integrated model that combines Positive Behavioural Support (PBS), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and the Safewards framework. PBS helps patients understand the function of their behaviours and develop the ability to communicate this with others. CFT focuses on nurturance and compassion, supporting patients to become less self-critical and judgmental. This combination aims to break down the internal threat system that often prevents people from moving on from services. CFT is incorporated alongside other psychosocial interventions, offence-related work and relapse prevention programs.
The Safewards framework provides a tested, holistic approach to improving communication between patients and staff, as well as the overall ward environment.
Who we support
The Limes supports men:
- Age 18 and over
- Who have an identified mental health rehabilitation need. This includes people who may also have a learning disability, who have a diagnosis of autism or PD
- Who have behaviours that challenge or are perceived to challenge services
- Who may have a history of substance or alcohol misuse
- Who may have a history of trauma
- Who may have a forensic history and/or are stepping down from secure services
- People identifying as men, whether they are transitioning or not, and those identifying as non-binary, gender fluid, gender non-conforming or genderqueer
- Detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) or informal
- Aiming for a return to community or community-based care
Our surroundings
The Limes, located in the village of Langwith, Nottinghamshire, is conveniently situated just a short walk from local amenities. With public transportation readily available, service users can easily build confidence in using the bus and train network.
Each service user has a private ensuite bedroom, with access to a shared bathroom with a bathtub. The therapy kitchen is designed like a home kitchen, enabling service users to prepare meals for themselves and others. Furthermore, there is a multi-purpose room that houses computers, employment workshops, group therapy and leisure activities. The Limes has a spacious garden and allotment area, where service users can grow their own produce.
