Priory Hospital Ticehurst House

Nestled within the picturesque East Sussex countryside, within the expansive and tranquil grounds of Priory Hospital Ticehurst House, you'll discover the Highlands Unit. This dedicated facility, housed within a distinctive and charming building, offers a specialised environment for adults grappling with acute mental health challenges. As a nine-bedded acute mental health unit, Highlands, part of Priory Hospital Ticehurst House, is committed to delivering individualised, person-centred assessment, tailored treatment plans, and robust support.

The philosophy at the Highlands Unit at Priory Hospital Ticehurst House revolves around a person-centred approach, recognising that each individual's journey to recovery is unique. Patients benefit from a serene and supportive setting, conducive to healing and personal growth. The unit is equipped to address a broad spectrum of mental health conditions that can significantly impact daily life. This includes, but is not limited to, prevalent issues such as debilitating depression, various forms of anxiety that can hinder well-being, the pervasive effects of stress, and the complex symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Beyond these specific conditions, the expert multidisciplinary team at Priory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is proficient in managing other acute mental health needs. This includes areas such as personality disorders, psychosis, and even providing medically supervised detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, where appropriate. The serene rural location of Priory Hospital Ticehurst House contributes significantly to the therapeutic environment, offering a sense of peace and distance from the stresses of everyday life. Patients are provided with a safe and structured setting where they can engage with a team of highly qualified consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and mental health nurses.

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House prides itself on clinical excellence and patient well-being, with treatment programmes developed around evidence-based practice. The hospital also offers various therapeutic and community-based activities, such as exercise classes, gardening, and walks, complementing the core therapy. For those seeking private mental health support, Priory Hospital Ticehurst House offers both inpatient and outpatient services, with individual en-suite bedrooms for inpatient stays and access to a range of therapeutic spaces. Family involvement is encouraged where appropriate and consented to, with staff facilitating visits and maintaining communication. The ultimate aim at Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is always to empower patients on their path towards improved mental well-being and a better quality of life, evidenced by high patient satisfaction rates.