Supporting Mental Health in Complex Care Settings
At RuMu Psychiatry, we provide specialist consultant-led psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual disabilities living in residential care settings.
Our mission is to ensure that every person — regardless of cognitive or communication challenges — receives compassionate, expert mental health support tailored to their unique needs.
Who We Support
Our service is designed for adolescents & adults with:
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Mild to profound intellectual disabilities
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Co-occurring mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression, psychosis, personality disorder)
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Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, or complex neurodevelopmental profiles
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Challenging behaviour or significant changes in functioning
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Sensory or communication needs requiring adapted clinical approaches
We work closely with residential care staff and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
Our Approach
We take a patient-centred, relationship-based approach grounded in:
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Respect for autonomy and dignity
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Collaborative care planning involving families and key workers
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Adapted psychiatric assessments using visual supports, simplified language, and behavioural observation
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Regular psychiatric reviews, medication optimisation, and risk assessment
Each engagement begins with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment, followed by tailored recommendations, ongoing support, and detailed reporting to meet regulatory and organisational needs.
Services Provided
We offer:
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Psychiatric assessments (in-person or virtual)
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Medication reviews and psychotropic prescribing oversight
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Positive behaviour support collaboration
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Care planning input for HIQA and statutory reviews
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Liaison with families, disability services, and primary care
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Reports for legal, advocacy, or care planning purposes
We also provide second opinions and medication rationalisation reviews in line with best-practice guidelines.
Why Choose RuMu?
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Specialist expertise in intellectual disability psychiatry
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Extensive history of collaboration with care services in supporting clients with complex neurodevelopmental/mental health needs
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Emphasis on close medication monitoring and optimisation
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Clear communication with staff, families, and service users where possible
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Service Models
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Our service is provided on a case-by-case basis, ​with tailored care plans specific to each patient
Get in touch to discuss your service needs and we’ll work with you to create a tailored model of care.