We are refurbishing Maple ward at the Longley Centre to create a space which is more therapeutic for our service users and better supports our staff to provide the best care we can.
The work, which began in January, will remove fixed ligature anchor points, provide accessible bedroom and de-escalation facilities, and create a safe and therapeutic garden courtyard.
Here’s the full list of facilities we will be creating or upgrading with this renovation:
- 17 ensuite bedrooms
- One compliant accessible bedroom
- Newly landscaped garden courtyard
- Quiet space
- De-escalation space
- Dining room
- Staff rest area
- Lounge
- Clinic room
- Dispensary
- Removed fixed ligature anchor points throughout the site
The plants which were previously in the Maple ward garden have been lovingly transported and replanted at the front of the Longley Centre by our gardening team.
Adele Sabin, head of the therapeutic environments programme which is behind this refurbishment, said: "We are doing this work to put the comfort and safety of our service users at the forefront, removing ligature anchor points and creating high quality environments for care.
"I'm really excited to see our plans for the site come to fruition and I am very proud of everything our team has done to get us to this stage of making our plans a reality."
As with any project of this scale it is difficult to predict an exact timeline, however we are hoping that the renovation will be complete and that we can reopen Maple ward in late autumn this year.
Lee Powell, managing director of Henry Boot Construction, said: "We’re very proud to be delivering the refurbishment of this important mental health facility in Sheffield.
"This project is obviously much more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about creating a safe, calming, and supportive space for those experiencing urgent mental health needs. The refurbished ward will also be complemented by a new garden courtyard, creating another open-air retreat for self-reflection and relaxation.
"Well-designed healthcare environments are extremely important for our community, and we’re committed to ensuring the space meets the highest standards for both patients and staff.
"It’s a privilege to contribute to such an impactful project that will make a real difference in people’s lives."
