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An examination of a staff group at a supra-regional deaf unit

St George's Hospital, Medical School, Tooting, London SW17 0RE;

N. Kitson, Consultant Psychiatrist Supra-Regional Deaf Unit

Springfield Hospital, 61 Glenburnie Road, London SW17 7DJ

We undertook a study on the staff group of an in-patient unit for deaf patients which is run on therapeutic community principles. The study addressed attendance patterns and attitudes of staff to the group, using a questionnaire with open and closed questions. About half of the staff found the group useful and attended with some regularity, while a minority expressed negative opinions and did not attend. There were conflicting views about the boundaries of the group and its purpose. The implications for setting up and running a staff group are discussed.