Enter and view: Holybourne Hospital

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Healthwatch Wandsworth and Healthwatch Richmond upon Thames undertook two enter and view visits to Holybourne Hospital on 25 September and 28 October 2025. They spoke to 29 people.

  • Most patients were generally very satisfied with the support from therapy staff and the activities associated with this.
  • The majority of patients felt the activities on offer could be improved.
  • Some patients were not aware of aspects of their care plans.
  • Two patients reported a lack of consistent recognition of serious dietary restrictions.
  • The majority of care staff were passionate about working at Holybourne to help patients get better.
  • Some staff reported issues in the organisational culture.
  • Healthwatch witnessed some instances of concerning behaviour from care staff on the wards. 
  • There was a general “uninviting” environment on the wards due to low ceilings, fluorescent lighting and a lack of natural light.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Wandsworth
Healthwatch Richmond upon Thames
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Food, nutrition and catering
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Not Known

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Hospital-based psychiatric care

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
29
Types of long term conditions
Mental health condition
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