How can we support people with complex mental health needs to transition safely from hospital back into the community?
Bridge 24 is an innovative, community-based rehabilitation service designed to support adults with complex and enduring mental health needs to rebuild their independence and move forward in their recovery.
Delivered in partnership with NHS clinical teams, the service provides intensive, short-term rehabilitation within a supported living environment—helping people step down from hospital care and reconnect with life in the community.
Bridge 24 offers a 6–9 month programme of intensive rehabilitation for adults aged 18–65 who have experienced repeated or long-term hospital admissions.
The service operates across two properties in Kingston and supports people from across South West London.
Bridge 24 aims to reduce reliance on long-term inpatient care, supporting more people to recover in the community
- Works in close partnership with NHS clinical teams
- Provides personalised support tailored to each individual
- Promotes independence through enabling—not doing for—people
- Encourages positive risk-taking to support growth
- Focuses on strengths, not just needs
- Supports people to live as active members of their community
Bridge 24 is already making a difference. People using the service:
- Experience improved mental and physical health
- Gain independence and confidence
- Feel safer and more in control of their lives
- Access local activities, education and employment opportunities
- Engage in meaningful activities such as fitness, creative arts and volunteering
- Maintain connections with their home borough
Building Independence
We support people to:
- Develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
- Manage their own medication and health needs
- Build routines and self-care practices
- Increase confidence in making decisions and managing day-to-day life
Many people experience a significant increase in independence during their time with us, including self-managing medication and taking greater control of their daily lives.
The quality of care delivered has been excellent, the economic argument is a powerful one comparing the cost of placement in secure hospitals.
John Enser, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing
Our approach provides:
- A safe, calm and supportive environment
- Greater freedom and autonomy compared to hospital settings
- Regular access to clinical professionals and therapeutic support
- Encouragement to take positive steps in recovery
This helps people regain a sense of purpose, belonging and identity beyond their mental health needs.
