The approval – confirmed by P+HS Architects and offsite manufacturer McAvoy – marks a major milestone for the £65m redevelopment scheme, enabling the project to progress to construction stage, which will see the transformation of Lynfield Mount Hospital into a modern, therapeutic mental health facility that better supports service users, staff, and the wider Bradford community.
The scheme will deliver a combination of the refurbishment of bedrooms on two existing wards to achieve 100 per cent en suite provision, alongside the construction of a new modular two-storey ward block, providing more modern inpatient wards, improved clinical and therapeutic spaces, and enhanced staff environments. The design supports contemporary models of mental healthcare, prioritising dignity, safety, recovery, and long-term flexibility.
Co-produced with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s service users and clinical and estates teams, the design places patient wellbeing at its core. Access to natural light, views, outdoor space and calm, legible internal layouts have all been carefully considered to create an environment that supports recovery while enabling high-quality clinical care.
Therese Patten, chief executive of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This is an important milestone for the Trust and for the people who rely on our mental health services. The redevelopment of the central block will bring significant improvements to Lynfield Mount Hospital, to create a facility that supports the recovery and wellbeing of service users, and a better working environment for staff.
“We have worked closely with staff, patients, families, carers and partners to develop our plans and ensure that the redeveloped site can support the needs of our local communities for years to come.
“We are delighted to have received this final stage of approval as it gives us the go ahead to start making our exciting vision a reality.”
Minister of State for Health, Karin Smyth, said: “It’s fantastic to confirm £50 million of government funding for a project which is so important for the people of Bradford.
“We inherited crumbling hospitals that were not fit for purpose, with mental health patients suffering as a result, but projects like this demonstrate the real change being delivered by the government’s record investment as we rebuild the NHS.
“This improved Lynfield Mount Hospital will offer a safe and welcoming environment, helping patients’ recovery and boosting wellbeing.
“There’s a long way to go, but with waiting lists down, and new, modern facilities in the pipeline, the NHS is on the road to recovery.”
Cath Lake, director and mental health lead at P+HS Architects, said: “This project represents a significant step forward in the design of forward thinking, therapeutic mental healthcare environments. Funding approval from the Department of Health and Social Care reflects the strength of the clinical vision and the collaborative approach taken by the Trust and project team. We’re proud to be working alongside Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust to help create a facility that supports recovery, wellbeing for patients and staff.”
Stephen Clayton, preconstruction director at McAvoy, commented: “Achieving funding approval from the Department of Health and Social Care marks a significant step forward in the creation of new high-quality mental healthcare facilities for the Bradford community. The modular approach supports the creation of a flexible, therapeutic environment which will be delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption. We are committed to working alongside the Trust and project partners to ensure this facility is delivered to the highest standards without delay.”