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Mental Health Step-Down Unit

Glanville House is a step-down mental health support facility located in Taunton, offering accommodation and nurse-led care for up to 10 individuals transitioning from local inpatient mental health care to reintegration into the community.

The facility enables individuals to continue their recovery within a supportive community setting, fostering the development of skills essential for rebuilding confidence and independence.

Over a period ranging from 3 months to 2 years, residents receive tailored support to self-manage their mental health, enhancing their ability to lead fulfilling lives and minimizing the likelihood of future hospital readmissions.

Accommodation comprises of 10 units of 1 bed, 2 bed and 3 bed flats. Individual bedrooms and shared kitchen, living area and bathrooms.

Mental Health Step-down House

Glanville House

Mental Health Step-Down Unit

This innovative housing and support service is managed and run by qualified, registered mental health nurses (RMNs) with the assistance of highly trained support workers, ensuring quality care delivered by staff with specialist training in the area of mental health.

The service not only provides high-quality care for individuals leaving hospital but also alleviates pressure on inpatient mental health services by freeing up urgently needed beds for those requiring intensive treatment.

The structured support bridges the gap between hospital care and independent living, ensuring a smooth transition for residents as they prepare to return home or move into alternative community-based accommodation.

To access our service, you need to be referred by a crisis resolution or home treatment team.

The service operates 24/7, with dedicated nurses and healthcare assistants collaborating closely with NHS Trusts, community mental health teams, GPs, social care professionals, and other partners to deliver comprehensive and integrated care.

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