Perran Ward is an acute psychiatric admissions unit. It offers assessment and treatment for people aged 18 or older, who are mainly from the south and west of Cornwall.
People are admitted to Perran Ward if they are experiencing acute distress. They may also be admitted if there is a concern for their safety or the safety of others.
The ward has 15 en-suite bedrooms and access to communal gardens and lounge areas. The Ward Team provide a range of activities and events on the ward.
A health-based place of safety is next door to Perran Ward. This provides a safe place for the police to bring a person who is in crisis and in need of Mental Health Act assessment.
Checklist of items to bring into hospital
- Toiletries.
- Change of clothes and footwear.
- Any current medicines.
- Glasses.
- Books or magazines.
- Mobile phone or tablet.
- No more than £10 in cash.
How to contact your relative
Patients can use their own mobile telephones or tablets while on the ward. We also have iPads available and are happy to support patients to make video calls using these. Please ask a staff member for details.
Call 01209 318 988 if you need to speak to someone or email the Family Liaison team.