Lynfield Mount Hospital given green light for redevelopment

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been given final approval by the Department of Health and Social Care to redevelop Lynfield Mount Hospital.

The formal approval of the Full Business Case (FBC) released the funding needed for the redevelopment work to begin.

A further £15 million has also been allocated to the redevelopment from the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.

The phased £65 million investment over three years will allow for the refurbishment of the current central building, the upgrade of two wards to have 100 per cent 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.

Once complete, the hospital will have a newly designed entrance to give a bright, warm and welcoming space, and upgrades to communal areas and infrastructure.

Therese Patten, Chief Executive of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust said:

“We are delighted to have received this final stage of approval as it gives us the go ahead to start making our exciting vision a reality.

“The redevelopment of the central block will bring significant improvements to Lynfield Mount Hospital, to create a facility that supports the recovery and wellbeing of service users, and a better working environment for staff.

“We have worked closely with staff, patients, families, carers and partners to develop our plans and ensure that the redeveloped site can support the needs of our local communities for years to come.”

Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth said:

“It’s fantastic to confirm £50 million of government funding for a project which is so important for the people of Bradford.

“We inherited crumbling hospitals that were not fit for purpose, with mental health patients suffering as a result, but projects like this demonstrate the real change being delivered by the government’s record investment as we rebuild the NHS.

“This improved Lynfield Mount Hospital will offer a safe, welcoming environment, helping patients’ recovery and boosting wellbeing.

“There’s a long way to go, but with waiting lists down, and new, modern facilities in the pipeline, the NHS is on the road to recovery.”

The redevelopment will follow a phased approach of planning, building and refurbishing that will take place over three years, and enabling works to prepare the site are already underway. All hospital services will continue throughout.

Further information and future updates on the redevelopment of Lynfield Mount Hospital can be found on the Trust’s website – Lynfield Mount redevelopment – Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.