\n The latest stage marks progress at Lynfield Mount Hospital in Bradford, part of a multi-year project by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust to transform its central building into a modern mental health facility.\n<\/p>\n
\n Therese Patten, chief executive of the trust, said: “This is a really exciting milestone for the Trust and our ambitious plans to deliver a facility that better supports the recovery and wellbeing of our people who use our services.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The upgraded facilities will significantly enhance the experience of our patients and will help them to return to their communities as soon as they are able.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The modernised spaces will also create a better working environment for our colleagues, supporting the Trust\u2019s ambition of being the best place to work.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The redevelopment, which is being carried out over three years in a phased approach, will allow hospital services to continue operating throughout construction.\n<\/p>\n
\n The first phase focused on enabling works such as creating a new staff car park, a woodland wellbeing walkway, temporarily relocating the main entrance and demolishing the former Estates and Facilities offices.\n<\/p>\n
\n Phase two will deliver a new two-storey, two-ward block with full en-suite facilities and upgraded communal spaces in the central building.\n<\/p>\n
\n To mark the start of this phase, a small celebration was held at the hospital for those involved in the project.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ms Patten said: “Breaking ground on phase two of the redevelopment is the culmination of years of planning, commitment and support and I would like to thank everyone who has been involved with and supportive of the project so far.”\n<\/p>\n
\n In March 2026, the trust signed a contract with McAvoy, a leading manufacturer of modular buildings in the UK and Ireland.\n<\/p>\n
\n Modular construction involves building sections offsite in a factory, which are then transported to the hospital and assembled.\n<\/p>\n
\n This approach reduces disruption to both services and neighbouring residents compared to traditional construction methods.\n<\/p>\n
\n Martin O\u2019Neill, contracts director at McAvoy, said: “We are proud to mark the groundbreaking of this important redevelopment and to be helping deliver modern mental health facilities for the people who use Lynfield Mount Hospital\u2019s services.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Our offsite manufacturing approach directly supports the delivery of flexible, healthcare accommodation, while maintaining high standards of quality and minimising disruption on site.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We look forward to working closely with the Trust to help create an environment that supports patients, staff and the long-term future of the estate.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Phase two is expected to be completed by autumn 2027, after which phase three will begin.\n<\/p>\n
\n The entire programme is scheduled for completion in early 2029.\n<\/p>\n