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Specialised in-patient psychiatric service for women

Psychiatric Wing, Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR

Aims and method To describe one of the first psychiatric services in the inner-city especially designated for female psychiatric patients with severe mental illness.

Results The referral system, the staffing levels and the admission criteria have been established following needs of the patients, especially young women with perinatal problems and women from ethnic minorities.

Clinical implications This single gender acute psychiatric ward has received welcome attention from mental health professionals and management at every level, and it is hoped that further discussion will help to clarify future policies and guidelines on all aspects of this venture.