Complex Psychosis Pathway

Defining Rehabilitation

People who access or have accessed our services define rehabilitation as ‘getting the right help to support me with what I need, rather than trying to fix me. It enables me to use the resources within me as learn new skills to help me move forward and into the community. In Rehabilitation services, I am treated with dignity, respect and empathy to help me navigate my way back from difficult experiences. It acknowledges who I am as a person and empowers me to build and grow hope and self compassion.’

Service users’ stories

“Asket is a place to get better and move forward with your life. The staff at Asket are nice and caring, and they work together with you to support your recovery. Asket has helped me to do things that I have never done for myself before, such as washing and cooking. This has helped me to have responsibility and given me my independence. The staff are experienced in listening and getting to know what helps you to get the best out of you.

There are so many activities that you can do on the ward, including exercises, social groups, gaming, crafts and music groups. The staff help to find activities that you enjoy and encourage you to try out new things. If you are new to attending groups, take yourself along and give it a go.

Asket has also helped me with my healthy lifestyle, supporting me with exercises, healthy meal choices and advice from a dietician and healthy living advisor. Asket doesn’t feel like a typical hospital setting. The bedrooms are cosy and homely and have enough space for you to make it your own, and the TV lounge is a marvellous space for movie nights and making friends. I have made good friendships with other service users, and we are able to help each other get better.

Asket has helped to give me a routine and a sense of belonging. I’m looking forward to the next step of being supported in the community.”