Henry Boot Construction completes £3m mental health refurbishment

Henry Boot Construction has completed the £3m refurbishment of the Maple Ward, mental health facility at the Longley Centre in Sheffield.

Maple Ward (c) Henry Boot Construction

Maple Ward (c) Henry Boot Construction

The project involved the creation of 17 en-suite bedrooms, an accessible bedroom, calming de-escalation facilities and a state-of-the-art landscaped garden courtyard.

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.'

The project was secured via the Procure Partnerships Framework. As part of this, Henry Boot Construction delivered 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: ‘We are pleased to see this important facility reach completion. 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.

‘We're proud to deliver a space for Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust that will make a meaningful difference people's lives.'

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