Site Visit To Greater Manchester Mental Health, North View Facility.

Summary

The £105.9 million unit will replace Park House mental health inpatient unit at North Manchester General Hospital. It will be completely rebuilt on the hospital site, but in an alternative location to Park House. This will allow the new development to be fully constructed without disrupting current patients and the day-to-day running of services.

The new development will see significant improvements to patient experience, with spacious single bedrooms, each with a private en-suite shower room, as well as a variety of indoor activity areas, meeting rooms for family visiting, multiple gardens, spaces for therapeutic artwork and a café. The new building represents a huge investment in Mental Health services for the Manchester region and will allow a real centre of excellence to be delivered in the heart of the community it serves.

The building prioritises private outdoor spaces and interior design and art installations enhance the sense of place. North View has also been designed as an all-electric healthcare facility to support the NHS goal of becoming net zero and will utilise heat pump technology to provide heating, cooling and the generation of hot water. The building will also incorporate energy efficient materials throughout, and roof mounted solar power.

Project Management: Day Project Management for all RIBA Stages of this project.

Contractor: Integrated Health Projects partnership with Vinci & Sir Robert McAlpine

Client: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/follow-our-progress-north-view/

Places are limited so don't leave it too late to book.

CIOB Members: Gain 2 CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.

What to expect on the day:

Speakers : Jack Street (DAY PM) , Qasim Ramzan ( DAY PM), Deborah Goodman (GMMH).

Site Tour: Led by Jennifer Minnett (IHP) and accompanied by Hannah Nistri (IHP)

Topics to be discussed as per the below:

• Design for Mental Health Facilities: Learn about the specific design considerations necessary for creating supportive and therapeutic environments in mental health inpatient units, in compliance with HBN 03-01 guidelines. Learn the importance of designing spaces that prioritize the comfort and well-being of service users, including the incorporation of private accommodation, therapeutic environments, and accessible outdoor spaces. Learn about the products and specifications used for anti-ligature products on the project through a guided tour of the sample room and a completed ward on-site.
• Innovative Construction Techniques: Understand the benefits and applications of using advanced technologies such as 3D fully coordinated models in the construction process to enhance precision, coordination, and efficiency.
• Sustainability: Learn about innovative sustainable solutions implemented in the building with aspirations to achieve BREEAM Excellent and Net Zero. Discover how intelligent building management systems can optimize energy efficiency and contribute to sustainability goals in modern healthcare facilities

Further Details

Date/Time:

23rd July 2024, Arrival from 13:00 for a 13:30 start.

• 1.30 pm – CIOB Introduction and presentation with DAY PM ( refreshments provided) .

• 2.30 pm – CIOB Site Tour (approx. 1 hour)

Location/Parking/Transport:

North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB.

Pay and Display parking is available on site but is limited. Additional 3-hour parking bays are available on Delaunays road.

The nearest tram stops are Abraham Moss and Crumpsall, circa 10-15 minutes away from the site.

PPE Requirements:

5 Point PPE must be worn on this site visit. Please bring your own PPE to include safety boots, hard hat, gloves, goggles and Hi-Viz jacket.

Contact:

Please contact Bee Younis should you have any questions or concerns.

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07747536482.