A CUMBRIAN acute psychiatric ward has been recognised for its good practice and high-quality care. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust s Hadrian Unit, based at Carleton Clinic in Carlisle, received accreditation from Royal College of Psychiatrists Accreditation for Inpatient Mental Health Services (AIMS) programme. AIMS works with services like Hadrian Unit to assure and improve their quality. Through a comprehensive review process, the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Combined Committee for Accreditation recognises good practice and high-quality care whilst supporting services to identify and address areas for improvement. To ensure the unit met the standards for accreditation, the team reviewed recent developments and good practice in the service, as well as their most recent CQC reports.