Enter and view: Summerlee Unit
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Healthwatch Portsmouth undertook an enter and view visit to Summerlee Unit on 30 September 2025. They spoke to 15 people.
The visit was conducted at a time when plans had been published affecting the future direction of rehabilitation services, reducing inpatient care in units such as Summerlee while increasing delivery in the community.
Healthwatch learned from senior staff about many very positive aspects of the service with evidence of a well organised service and examples of excellent practice. They spoke privately with two patients who spoke highly about the service. Their survey confirms a high level of positive feedback from patients (and family members) about the quality of the service on Summerlee but, 62% of respondents expressed concerns about the suitability and likely success had they been discharged home to be rehabilitated and achieve sustainable functional independence.