Carard Cottage is an Independent Hospital Rehabilitation Unit for the assessment and treatment of patients with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

The unit admits male and female patients between the ages of 18 and 65. They may be either informal or detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.

Carard Cottage is a two-storey building with four en-suite bedrooms arranged on both floors. Additionally there is a lounge, dining room and kitchen for use by clients. To the rear is an enclosed garden.

The unit is situated in Fareham, close to extensive shopping, leisure and recreational amenities.

Admissions criteria

Carard Cottage admits males and females aged 18-65 with a history of learning disability and/or mental illness and/or autistic spectrum disorder. Patients may be on a Community Treatment Order (CTO), but have a risk profile that does not warrant admission to a hospital environment.

Clinical team

Therapy is delivered by a multidisciplinary team including: consultant psychiatrist, associate specialist psychiatrist, registered nurses, psychologist, occupational therapist and social workers. Programmes are individually tailored and focused on assessment followed by treatment and intensive rehabilitation.