Changes to our services 2019

Mental health services are undergoing the biggest shake-up in a generation and here at The Retreat we are launching an ambitious transformation plan, designed to meet the changing needs of the NHS, our patients and their loved ones.

• Changes to community-based services- Our focus going forward is on the expansion of our highly respected psychological assessment and therapy services and the development of innovative new interventions made possible by emerging technologies.

• Changes to inpatient services- We are delighted to welcome Schoen Clinic as the new provider of inpatient services on our site. Schoen will allow continuity of care for patients and continuity of employment for staff. We’re confident, that under Schoen’s stewardship, the quality of inpatient services will continue to develop and improve on our York-based site, as part of the wider Retreat Community. 

Our vision

Compassion, collaboration and community will remain the driving forces behind all that we do.

Our overriding aim remains the delivery of high quality and sustainable mental health services to as many people as possible. We are committed to compassion, collaboration and community, and to our founding Quaker values of respect, equality and fairness for all.

What’s changing

• Our renowned community-based services are expanding to align with national priorities, with shifting patient expectations and advances in technology.
• We’re launching a new service for children with Autism and ADHD, which will include assessment and therapy 
• We’re extending the full range of our community-based services to children, from 3yrs upwards.
• We’re launching an online therapy service in the Spring to extend our reach and offer high quality assessment and therapy to people across the country.

Potential site developments

We’re working with our partners to explore ways to make our ageing estate more suitable for the delivery of modern mental healthcare.

We are currently working to update this website. If you would like to know more about the services offered by The Retreat, York, please contact us on: info@theretreatyork.org.uk.