Millbrook Mental Health Unit will be hosting an open day on Friday 2 September, 11.30am – 3.00pm, for service users, carers and staff to find out more about the refurbishments currently underway to modernise and improve the care environment.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the project team, discuss plans, raise questions and share their views. Information about interior design options will be on display and people will be able to assist in selecting furniture items. There will also be art activities on offer, including creating ‘silk painting’ artwork for the refurbished wards.
Construction work began in June 2011 and includes the refurbishment of Meden Ward, an adult mental health ward, and Maun and Kinsley Wards, two mental health wards for older people. Ensuite facilities will be provided in single rooms and bays on all three wards. A new Section 136 Suite will also be built to improve existing facilities providing a place of safety for vulnerable people requiring a psychiatric assessment.
The refurbishment will provide excellent, modern and accessible facilities, with improved privacy and dignity for people needing to access inpatient mental health services. The Section 136 Suite will also mean more people requiring these services can be seen locally. The refurbishment programme is due for completion in December 2012.
Sharon Eaton, Business Development Manager, said: “The open day provides a great opportunity for people to come along and find out more about these important developments. The refurbishment will ensure that people receive their care in modern facilities with a warm and welcoming environment. We encourage people to come along, share their views and get involved.”
Refreshments will be available from 11.30am with a buffet lunch served from 12.00 noon. If you would like to attend the Open Day, please confirm your attendance to Sarah Peet (Adult Mental Health County Services) on 01623 784787 or Alison Hardingham (Mental Health Services for Older People) on 01623 785431.
For more information about the refurbishments contact Sharon Eaton, Project Lead (Adult Mental Health County Services) on 01623 784770 or Nicky Brown, Project Lead (Mental Health Services for Older People) on 01623 785431.
