NEWS


Broadmoor opening finally in sight


delighted to hand over the first phase of the Broadmoor Hospital redevelopment programme.


“This is a crucial step towards


providing a modernised and safe environment and we look forward to seeing patients and staff move into the new facilities.” Built in the grounds to the west of the


existing hospital, the new Broadmoor has 16 wards.


Its 234 beds will provide W


est London NHS Trust has finally taken formal possession of the new Broadmoor Hospital


following months of delays. Originally due to have opened earlier this spring, the flagship facility is now scheduled to launch later in the year or early next year. The project, designed by Oxford


Architects and LDA Design, faced delays under chief contractor, Kier. But, following the trust’s recently decision to approve takeover of the five new buildings, work can now begin on preparations to transfer patients currently being cared for in Britain’s oldest high-secure psychiatric hospital. Carolyn Regan, trust chief executive,


said: “This is a critical step towards the delivery of significant improvements to the way in which we are able to care for patients in Broadmoor Hospital. “This move – from a hospital which is


more than 150 years old to one which has been purpose built to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for the delivery of care fit for the 21st Century – focuses on hope and recovery and the trust’s commitment to supporting patients to take a more-active role in their care.” Ben Stevenson, operations director for Kier Major Projects, added: “We’re


accommodation for 210 patients, with 24 flexible beds. As well as the three new ward buildings and the entrance building, the new site includes a central building which will house hospital therapies. Other features include spacious


ward areas which maximise the use of natural light; clear lines of sight to ensure staff and patient safety; and a layout designed to enable the supervised movement of patients.


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Children’s services fall short


T


he number of inpatient beds for young people with mental health issues varies


significantly by country, with the UK in the bottom half of the European league table, research led by the University of Warwick reveals. Mental health services in Sweden


make available 1.2 beds per 100,000 young people, while Germany has 64 beds, 50 times as many, according to the findings of the MILESTONE project.


The UK ranks 18th out of 28


countries, with a relatively-low 9.4 beds per 100,000 young people, despite having the largest number of services dedicated to child and adolescent mental health. Commenting on the findings,


researchers are calling for better national policies that standardise services and improve access.


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