Forensic Women’s Hub

NOVA ROOTS Forensic Women’s Hub is an out of hours community space for women aged 18+ leaving forensic mental health services, open 3 days a week for one evening and the weekend.

We offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental environment for women to build meaningful connections and have access to free activities and resources.

Our interventions often take on a creative approach and will always refer to your personal plans to ensure we can cater to your current and future needs.

How we can help:

Creative space

Creativity can encourage positive mental health and wellbeing, so our service offers opportunities to join art or music or craft groups.

Mental Health

Living with a mental health diagnosis can sometimes be challenging. We will support you by helping you connect with other women and mental health professionals who understand the issues you’re dealing with. There will be regular support groups of women in similar situations, which can help you feel less isolated.

Reduce re-admission

You may be feeling anxious about the possibility of being re-admitted. We work closely with you to understand your safety plan and coping strategies, and ensure that all agencies are on the same page for your care pathway.

Relational

We offer a safe space for you to build a new community, where you can practice social skills and make new friends. 

Sexual Health

We can help you access accurate information about sexual health, and signposting to free NHS services.

Women’s Health

Our workshops promote positive women’s health and self-image, including information about periods, menopause, and body positivity. 

Working on yourself

Our mental health often improves when we understand ourselves better. We can help you to learn more about yourself, and build your confidence in a safe environment. 

When and where:

Unit 27, Ground Floor, Treaty Centre, 44 High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES

Wednesdays 3pm – 7pm

Saturdays 10am – 3pm

Sundays 12pm – 5pm

Referral only. If you’re interested in attending, please inform your designated ward clinician or SCFT peer worker.

For any enquires or more information, e-mail: [email protected]

Leaflet to print:

Nova Roots booklet

Nova Roots Feedback Form

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Forensic Women’s Hub Referral Form:

Date of Referral *

Name of client *

First

Last

RIO ID number/NHS number (if no RIO) *

Client Date of Birth *

Gender *

Ethnicity *

Ward Name (If applicable)

Ward Phone Number *

Ward Address (If in community)

GP Name and Address *

Current responsible person e.g. Primary Nurse/Clinician/SCFT/Peer Worker *

Name of referrer and agency *

Referrer e-mail *

Reason for referral *

• Quiet space
• Art/music/drama workshops
• Group activities
• Exploring self and identity
• Building a support network
• Empowerment and self-esteem
• Mental health journalling
• Women's health psychoeducation
• Sexual health psychoeducation
• Out of hours service (Wednesdays 3-7pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm)
• Other

What support can the forensic women's hub offer this individual?

If you selected Other, please give more details below:

Please provide a brief summary of any mental disorders and/or personality disorder or any other health/disability diagnosis *

Any current sections, recent offence(s), or behaviour / risk to self or others that we need to be aware of? Substance / Alcohol misuse? Any peer dynamics that may affect their attendance to the hub? PLEASE ENSURE REASON FOR ADMISSION IS ADDED (Section / Ministry of Justice involvement) *

To ensure a safe space for all, any disrespectful, threatening or violent behaviour will not be tolerated. If a service user breaks the women’s hub rules, they will no longer be welcomed and the referrer will be informed.

Please confirm if section leave has been agreed by doctor or responsible clinician to attend the forensic women’s hub *YesNo

If yes, please state details below: *

Please state any other information that is important for staff to be aware of to maximise the support available. (e.g. ward leave requirements/dietary needs/allergies/social/cultural/spiritual factors)

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