Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce that Serenity Path Hospital in Winchester has been rated ‘Good’ across all domains by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The October 2025 inspection confirmed strong performance in the areas of Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well‑led, demonstrating the service’s commitment to high‑quality, compassionate care for young people aged 13 to 18.
Serenity Path Hospital is an inpatient mental health service located in Winchester which provides care and support for children and young people who are experiencing a range of mental health problems that mean they can't be safely supported in the community. Supported by our multi-disciplinary team, each young person receives a thorough and holistic assessment of their needs which is then used to develop a comprehensive and individual treatment offer to enable young people to successfully leave the hospital as soon as possible.
Key CQC findings
Strengths identified included:
· High-quality therapeutic care
· Culture of compassion and respect
· Responsive, person‑centred support
· Improved safety and staffing
· Effective and visible leadership
Inspectors remarked during their visit how they saw:
“...a team working hard to support young people during a very difficult time in their lives. Staff involved young people in developing their care and treatment plans, and they had access to a broad range of therapies and education that helped them stay connected to their everyday routines.’
“Staff respond with warmth and skill when young people became distressed, using de-escalation techniques effectively.”
Areas identified for improvement included:
· Improvements needed in communication with families, particularly following changes to ward‑round processes.
· Some inconsistency in delivering personalised care plans, as noted by a small number of families.
Suzie Marriott, Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Director of Allied Health Professions and Social Work at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are extremely proud of the Serenity Path team for achieving a Good rating across all CQC domains.
“This reflects the incredible dedication of our staff and their commitment to delivering compassionate, safe and effective care for young people and their families. We acknowledge the areas highlighted for further improvement—particularly around family communication and training compliance. We are already taking proactive steps to address these. Our priority is to continue listening, learning and working in partnership with young people, families and professionals to ensure Serenity Path Hospital comprehensively supports young people so that they can live as they wish in the community, with the help of their families and local services.”
The full CQC report can be read online.