New NHS mental health hub unveiled for south Lincolnshire

A new mental health hub is being constructed to serve the area.

The 19-bed mixed gender inpatient ward will replace the existing Ward 12 at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital.

“This is part of a national programme to improve mental healthcare services,” said Alan Pattison, programme lead from Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT).

“We want to improve privacy and dignity standards for people who use our services, so we’d like to create a 19-bed mixed gender inpatient facility for working age adults, which will serve those living to the east and south of Lincolnshire.

“We’ve co-designed the building with our Experts by Experience, healthcare professionals and construction experts, so we’re confident we will create a therapeutic space for those who receive care from us.

“This project is part of a multi-million pound investment to remove the outdated dormitory style accommodation, which we currently have at Pilgrim Hospital.

“We hope by building at Norton Lea, we will also be able to co-locate other mental health support services, making it a real support hub.”

The unit will be constructed on the former Norton Lea site on London Road, where Boston meets Wyberton.

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is asking people for their thoughts and views on the proposals.

The trust is hosting information events where residents can find out more information about the development, see the plans and meet the project team.

These are: February 16 (noon-2pm) at Greyfriars GP Surgery, Boston; February 22 (10am–noon) at Boston Library.

Feedback can also be sent online by going to: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YK8MZZ9

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