Shannon Ward Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Women
Welcome to Shannon Ward, the latest specialist mental health provision within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
Shannon Ward is a modern and spacious psychiatric intensive care unit exclusively for women. The ward is designed to create a safe and controlled environment for the management of acutely disturbed psychiatric patients, whilst also respecting privacy and dignity. High staffing ratios allow for intensive input to resolve issues quickly.
The service specialises in the assessment and comprehensive treatment of women with a broad spectrum of acute and enduring mental health needs. It provides care and treatment to in-patients who are experiencing the most acute phase of a mental illness. These may include patients with challenging behaviour. Our aim is to manage and reduce the risks associated with acute episodes of mental illness.
Our proven programme of care and therapy develops the living skills, insight, education and confidence required for patients to return safely to an open ward or to the community. The ward has gained an excellent reputation for the provision of high quality clinical service in a calm environment.