Lynfield Mount redevelopment
In January 2026, we were given the green light to proceed with our ambitious plans to redevelop Lynfield Mount Hospital’s central block and create a facility that supports the recovery and wellbeing of our service users
This £65 million investment will significantly improve the facilities, creating more modern, safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused facilities for service users and a better working environment for staff.
The redevelopment plans that have been developed with staff, patients, families, and partners will follow a phased approach of planning, building and refurbishing over three years and work to prepare the site is already underway.
All the hospital services will continue throughout the development and once the construction work starts, we’ll be working hard to minimise any disruption on-site.
This page will be updated regularly with the latest news.
Our plans
The redevelopment will include the:
- Refurbishment of Lynfield Mount’s current central building.
- Upgrading of two existing wards to provide 100 percent en-suite facilities.
- Construction of a new two-storey ward block.
- Safe outdoor garden spaces and recreational areas are also planned as part of the redevelopment to help support patient recovery and wellbeing.
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Enabling works to prepare the site for the redevelopment are currently underway.
The Estates and Facilities team has relocated to Osprey House to allow for the demolition of the former Facilities offices (bungalows).
Phase one will also include the creation of a new temporary hospital entrance and reception area.
This follows an upgrade and relocation of staff parking facilities to the rear of the grounds, with a woodland wellbeing walk for everyone visiting the site.
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Expected to begin in spring 2026
The second phase of the redevelopment will be delivered through two separate projects: Phase 2a and Phase 2b.
Phase 2a
Creating a two-storey new-build ward block and a new hospital entrance.
Phase 2b
Refurbishing the central building.
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Expected to begin in summer 2027
Refurbishing the existing Ashbrook Ward to provide 100 percent ensuite facilities.
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Expected to begin in spring 2028
Refurbishing the existing Oakburn Ward to provide 100 percent ensuite facilities.
Frequently asked questions
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Lynfield Mount Hospital has been developed incrementally over time, with separate, unconnected units around a space-inefficient large central block
Its 1950s design reflects the institutionalised and restrictive mental health care of that time and does not support patient wellbeing and recovery – leading to longer hospital stays and high out-of-area bed days – and it does not provide the best place to work for staff.
The aged building’s inefficient machinery and facilities require costly and frequent maintenance repairs.
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The £65 million phased investment will allow for the refurbishment of the current central building, the upgrade of two wards to have 100 percent en-suite facilities and the construction of a new two-storey ward block on the existing site.
Safe outdoor garden spaces and recreational areas are also planned as part of the redevelopment to help support patient recovery and wellbeing
The refurbishment will also include a newly designed hospital entrance to give a bright, warm and welcoming space and much-needed upgrades to communal areas and infrastructure.
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The redevelopment has been carefully planned to minimise disruption to services through its phased approach.
All services will continue to run as normal throughout the redevelopment but we will need to temporarily relocate some areas to another part of the building to allow work to be completed.
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The Trust previously bid for New Hospital Programme (NHP) funding but was not shortlisted.
However, the Department of Health and Social Care agreed to provide £50m of funding towards a more focused redevelopment of Lynfield’s central block. A further £15 million has also been allocated to the redevelopment from the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
This will enable us to create a more modern, recovery focused environment that will enhance the experience of our service users and colleagues within the allocated budget framework.
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The redevelopment work is currently expected to be complete in 2028.
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