Building underway for two new crisis mental health wards in Lincoln

18th March 2022

Colleagues from IHP joined a team from Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) at a 'Golden Trowel' ceremony, to celebrate the start of construction of the new acute wards at the Peter Hodgkinson Centre in Lincoln.

A team of Experts by Experience – people who've been helping shape the design of the schemes, drawing on their own first-hand experience of working in, or having been treated in, other mental health facilities, also looked on as the first bricks were laid.

Enabling works and structural work are already well underway for the new facilities, which will house acute mental health support services for patients in crisis.

The two new 19-bed wards will enjoy natural light, outside views, outside spaces, energy efficiencies, modern en-suite bedrooms, relaxing and therapeutic spaces, family and social areas and a multi-faith room. Not only will the facilities, provide the therapeutic environment needed to support patient recovery, but will offer a much-improved environment for the healthcare staff to work in.

The ceremony was a major milestone in the project – and marks almost a year to the day when the wards are expected to be officially opened to patients.

We're delighted to be involved in supporting LPFT towards achieving their future vision for the Peter Hodgkinson Centre. The invaluable insight of healthcare staff and Experts by Experience has been hugely beneficial during the development of these new mental health facilities, which promise to deliver the calm, comfortable spaces required to encourage patient wellbeing.

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