It is a service to help people recover from the difficulties of longer-term mental health problems. It will help and support people who still find it difficult to cope with everyday life or get on with other people. It will aim to help you deal with problems, to get your confidence back, and to help you to live as independently as possible.
The difficulties with living with a longer-term mental health problem can mean that you can’t be discharged home, but you may have to spend some time in a specialist rehabilitation service.
Many NHS regions in the UK have mental health rehabilitation units. Just over half are based in the community and the rest are based in hospital sites. Around half of NHS Trusts in England also have community rehabilitation teams who work with people after they have left hospital and moved to supported accommodation.
The service will try to help you recover, while accepting that you may still have serious difficulties which need continuing help and support.The rehabilitation team includes psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers.
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