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Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW

LeicesterNHS England Midlands - Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and NorthamptonshireLast reviewed: Jun 2024
CQC Overall Rating
Requires improvement
Last reviewed: Jun 2024
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Leicester General Hospital is a Hospital, Community services - Healthcare, Diagnosis/screening provider in Leicester, East Midlands. Providing specialist dementia care for adults of all ages. The service also supports people with Caring for children, Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act, and Eating disorders. Leicester General Hospital has a CQC rating of Requires improvement.

Registered Specialisms

DementiaCaring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsCaring for childrenCaring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health ActEating disordersLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentSubstance misuse problems

Location

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Specialisms & Services

Groups of people this provider is registered to care for.

Dementia

Registered for dementia care, covering Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. Staff should be trained in person-centred care, supporting dignity, communication, and meaningful activity.

Also registered for

Caring for adults over 65 yrs

This provider can care for adults aged 65 and over. This may include help with personal care, nutrition, mobility, and social wellbeing.

Caring for adults under 65 yrs

This provider is registered to care for working-age adults, including those diagnosed with early-onset dementia or living with other complex conditions.

Caring for children

CQC-registered to provide care for children and young people with complex needs, including those requiring ongoing health support or specialist equipment.

Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act

CQC-registered to care for people subject to the Mental Health Act, with appropriate frameworks to protect their rights and wellbeing.

Eating disorders

CQC-registered to support people living with eating disorders. Care should include appropriate nutritional management and monitoring.

Learning disabilities

This provider can care for people with learning disabilities, using approaches that support understanding, participation, and positive behaviour.

Mental health conditions

This provider is registered to care for people with mental health conditions, offering support that takes account of both emotional wellbeing and practical daily needs.

Physical disabilities

Registered to support people whose physical disabilities affect their daily living, which may include wheelchair users and those needing hoisting or other mobility aids.

Sensory impairment

Registered to support people living with sensory loss, with staff trained in awareness of how sight and hearing difficulties affect daily life and communication.

Substance misuse problems

This service can support people with substance misuse needs, whether current or historical, alongside other care requirements.

About the Provider

This service is operated by NHS England Midlands - Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, who operate 38 dementia care locations listed in our directory.

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Contact this provider

📞03003 031573🌐uhl-tr.nhs.uk
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Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
LE5 4PW

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Inspection Ratings

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Requires improvement

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Quick Facts

Region
East Midlands
Local authority
Leicester
Service type
Hospital
Care home
No
Overall rating
Requires improvement
Last reviewed
Jun 2024