BAM Construction, a UK-based construction company, has completed the build of a brand new purpose-built NHS mental health inpatient facility in Highgate East
Modern methods of construction was used by BAM, particularly on the pre-cast façade.
BAM also used modern methods of construction to ensure safety and sustainability were at the heart of the project.
The new mental health facility replaces the ageing facilities at St Pancras Hospital.
The new state-of-the-art facility will provide:
- 78 single ensuite rooms
- Therapy rooms
- Green outdoor spaces
- Outdoor space from each ward
- A wide range of facilities to support the recovery of service users
The new mental health facility replaces the ageing facilities at St Pancras Hospital
The new building will also include a sports hall and café that will be open to the public as part of a move to de-stigmatise mental health and ensure a more inclusive approach.
The occasion was marked by a handover ceremony to the North London Mental Health Partnership (NLMHP) in March.
Working with NLMHP, BAM has brought the new facility to life with the input of mental health service users and many staff who work with them, from ward administrators to senior clinicians.
Gavin Pantlin, BAM Construction Director, said: “This has not been a typical build; the design has been influenced by a wide-ranging team, with a huge focus on wellbeing incorporated in the design, this includes access to outdoor space, quiet areas, access to sports & recreation and a family visiting area.”
“Everyone involved can be hugely proud of what they have achieved during the design and construction phase, and we look forward to the facility leaving a legacy for the NHS, the users of the hospital and the wider local community,” Pantlin added.
Modern methods of construction was used by BAM
Jinjer Kandola MBE, NLMHP Chief Executive said: “Our inpatient services which will move to Highgate East are currently based at St Pancras Hospital in buildings that were never designed to provide modern-day mental health care.”
“In planning the cutting-edge building design, we listened to our service users, staff, and the wider community. Highgate East will care for our service users and provide a valuable community asset with a café open to the public. This will be a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone is respected,” Kandola concluded.