Russell Clinic

  • Russell Clinic is our rehabilitation and recovery ward in Exeter, providing intensive treatment to help people recover from an episode of severe mental illness.

  • How we can help

    How we can help

    Our focus is on assisting people with complex psychosis in their journey towards recovery, using a wide range of rehabilitation resources.

    Our aim is to help you with all aspects of your recovery including your mental, emotional and psychological wellbeing, physical health, daily activities and vocational rehabilitation.

    We strongly believe in working collaboratively with you to help you build a meaningful and satisfying life.

  • Russell Clinic
    Wonford House, Dryden Road
    Exeter
    EX2 5AF
    01392 674 100

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During your stay

Following admission, you will have a period of assessment of your recovery needs. Your team will listen to your story to understand more about your experiences, your goals and how they can help you to achieve them. Using this information the team will work with you to put together a care plan. We will also work together with you (and your family and friends where we can) to identify those areas in your life you would like to improve and develop.

You will have the opportunity to take part in activities, sessions and group activities, which we strongly encourage to support your rehabilitation.

You will be allocated named professionals who will be responsible for your care whilst in hospital.

We want to provide intensive support, promote recovery and offer hope. Your support will extend beyond your inpatient stay. We will work with you, your housing provider, or care providers, to help you move back to the community and more independent living.

We will provide you with more detailed information when you are admitted.

Leaving Russell Clinic

Planning your discharge with you, your relatives and friends from hospital starts soon after admission. This will be discussed with your keyworker, discharge facilitator, and at your multi-disciplinary team ward meetings.

From the very beginning of your stay, we want to help you think about the purpose of your admission and what you would like to achieve during your time with us.

By planning your discharge with you, and your relatives and friends, we can gain a better understanding of your hopes, wishes and plans for the future and help to make them achievable.

We aim for discharge to be a planned and positive experience as you move on to the next step of your journey. We will support you all the way.

Parking

Parking at Wonford House is limited. Some areas require permits. Allow extra time to find a space or take the H bus from the city centre.

The Sowton Shuttle SPR3 Park and Ride departs from Sidmouth Road (EX2 5GL). It runs every 30 minutes, Monday to Friday, 6:40am to 8:10pm.

Parking your vehicle

When you enter the car park, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras will record your vehicle's registration number. Please, where possible park, in a yellow-dotted bay. 

Leaving the car park

When leaving your visit please use the pay on exit machines located in three locations:

  • First floor main entrance/exit by Wonford House reception 
  • Ground floor ramp entrance/exit of Wonford House 
  • Outside The Cedars main entrance/exit

Alternatively, you can pay using your mobile phone. The following parking apps can be used:

  • RingGo, JustPark and PayByPhone.  
  • Location ID - 626248 

Parking charges

Parking fees are as follows. Tariffs applies 24/7. 

Parking charges
Time period Charge
Up to 2 hours £2.50
Up to 3 hours £3.50
Up to 4 hours £4.50
Up to 5 hours £5.50
Up to 6 hours £6.50
Up to 7 hours £7.50
Between 7 hours and 24 hours £12.50
Weekly £26.00

Parking charge notices (PCN's) will be issued for:

  • Failure to pay or register for full duration of stay
  • Being parked out of a marked bay
  • Unauthorised vehicles
  • No valid permit
  • Obstructive parking
  • Parking in a designated bay without displaying a valid disabled badge

Park, visit and pay machines

Park, visit and pay machines are available in various locations across Wonford House. 

  1. Enter vehicle registration: Input your vehicle's registration number. You will then be told what the fee is based on the duration of your stay.  
  2. Choose a payment method:  
    • Debit or credit card   
    • Cash  
    • Contactless payment   
  3. Payment confirmation: After payment, ensure you receive confirmation, either via a printed receipt or on-screen acknowledgment.  

Additional information

Grace period

There is a 20-minute grace period for short visits or drop-offs.   

Blue badge holders

Parking remains free for blue badge holders. But please scan your badge at the payment machine when leaving. 

Frequent visitors and carers

Patients who need to attend the hospital regularly, as well as their carer, may be eligible for free parking.  Please register your vehicle at main reception on arrival and produce your carers passport. 

To obtain a carer passport, who you contact depends on where you live.

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