Henry Boot completes £3m Sheffield mental health refurb
The construction firm has redesigned the layout of Maple Ward to create 17 en-suite bedrooms and a landscaped garden courtyard, among other works, at the Longley Centre.
The project completed on time, having started in March this year for Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
An accessible bedroom, de-escalation facilities, a dining room, staff rest area, clinic room, and a lounge were built, and supplementary drainage, new MEP systems, and new windows and doors have also been installed throughout the ward.
The aim was to create a safer, more supportive space for staff and patients.
The project was secured via the Procure Partnerships Framework. As part of this, Henry Boot Construction delivered key social value outputs through the utilisation of a local supply chain and on-site construction training initiatives.
Ryan O’Loughlin, regional director at Henry Boot Construction, said: “The project has been about much more than construction – it’s about creating a safe, therapeutic environment that truly supports recovery and wellbeing.
“From the redesigned ward layout to the landscaped courtyard, every detail was carefully considered to enhance the experience for both patients and staff.”
Adele Sabin, head of capital development and therapeutic environments at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Projects like this are complex and sensitive, and it is testament to the skill and professionalism of everybody involved that we have reached this milestone so successfully.
“We are looking forward to opening the new ward by the end of this year, providing a space which is better, safer and more dignified for our service users.”
