The Selden Centre

The Selden Centre is an inpatient service for people with learning disabilities who require expert intensive assessment, intervention and support. It's one of the most modern learning disability centres in the country and aims to support you back to community living.

If you have any questions at all, just ask any member of staff, day or night.

You can contact our main reception on 0300 304 2154.

Ward Manager - Murray Kidgell

Disabled access - there is ramp to the entrance and the service is all on one floor so is suitable for wheelchair users.

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What happens when I arrive?

During the first week we'll explain why you are at the Selden Centre, what your rights are and what support is available to you. We'll hold an initial clinical meeting which will set what we'd like to achieve during your assessment period. We'll also give you a physical health assessment and work with you to create a care plan. You'll be allocated a named nurse who will help you to be involved in your assessments, care plans and decision making.

What can I expect?

We believe that people with learning disabilities have the same rights as all members of society and that’s why we place the people who use our services at the heart of what we do. We'll work with you and your families or carers to develop the right care and treatment needs for you while you are in our care and when you leave our service.

Therapy area

We provide talking therapies, communication skills, and daily living skills. We have several areas where sessions will take place, allowing you to choose areas you feel most comfortable in. These include multi-purpose, quiet and sensory rooms, as well as communal areas.

Arts and creative sessions

Group and individual sessions are provided throughout the week and focus on daily living skills.

Physical health and wellbeing programme

Full health assessments are given by our nursing staff and supported by our local GP service. Individual and group sessions are carried out to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Youwill leave the unit with a comprehensive health assessment and action plan.

Compliments and complaints

We are always thrilled to receive compliments about our services and these mean a lot to our staff. However, if you disagree with something or wish to make a complaint please discuss this with a member of ward staff first. If you are not satisfied with an explanation or comments, please ask to meet with your ward manager to discuss the matter further. We also have a complaints team which is available Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Telephone: 01903 843026

Email: Complaints@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

Contact details

Selden Centre
Swandean
Arundel Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN13 3EP

Tel: 0300 304 2154

Selden Centre

Swandean, Arundel Road,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN13 3EP

Learning Disability Response Plan (LDRP)

What is the Learning Disability Response Plan?

The Learning Disability Response Plan (LDRP) is a partnership between Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Sussex Police to ensure the police have a better understanding of individuals needs, reduce contact time with the police and improve outcomes for people who have complex needs.

It will act as an information alert for police officers responding to calls or concerns relating to individuals with learning disabilities, some of whom are diagnosed with mental health and/or complex needs. The response plan will enable the police to make decisions in a more person- centred way as opposed to a crime and evidence motivated-based decision, reducing resources input and providing better outcome for those individuals.

Who is eligible for the LDRP?

Individuals eligible for this scheme will have a previous offence/s or will have had contact with the police within the last year.

How does it work?

If you meet the above criteria, or care for someone who does, email LDRP@sussex.pnn.police.uk. The pack will contain an easy read document to support understanding.