About Nottingham

This brand new clinic, which opened in early 2010, will provide a high standard of individual rehabilitation in a therapeutic environment with a level of security appropriate to the patients needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the patient either for transfer to conditions of lesser security or for a life in the community.

The Ansel Clinic Nottingham is a TESS UNIT – a ‘therapeutically enhanced secure service’ - providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for men with personality disorders and complex needs who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. There is space for 24 patients, each with their own private room. Modern and stylish, the unit also has activity areas, clinics and special facilities for visitors and families. The décor is based on natural finishes with stone grey and wood veneer, and will incorporate modular designs to allow safe flexibility of function and style

Patients are treated using social therapy, where staff will provide feedback on their social interactions, and provide support for normalising these. Ansel staff work with patients to achieve their development objectives with an overall focus on developing positive living skills and reducing risk as identified in the patient’s risk assessment.