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  • Male
  • Aged 18 or over
  • Primary diagnosis of Learning Disability (LD). Most service users will fall under mild or moderate LD although referrals will still be considered for those with severe LD

OR

  • Clinical diagnosis of one or more personality disorders as defined in ICD-10 or DSM-IV

OR

  • Primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Asperger syndrome with or without general cognitive impairment (Learning Disability)

AND

  • Presents severe challenging behaviour
  • May also have complex mental health needs
  • Is detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 and requires a period of highly specialised assessment and treatment under conditions of medium security
  • Requires high levels of physical, procedural and relational security
  • May also have a forensic history
  • Male or female
  • Aged 18 or over
  • Primary diagnosis of Learning Disability (LD). Most service users will fall under mild or moderate LD although referrals will still be considered for those with severe LD
  • Presents severe challenging behaviour
  • May also have complex mental health needs
  • Is detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 and requires a period of highly specialised assessment and treatment under conditions of low security
  • Requires high levels of procedural and relational security
  • May also have a forensic history