JUNE 2022 | New Psychiatric Unit at Tameside Hospital

MEC Delivers at Tameside Hospital for Carefoots

Marshall Errock Construction Ltd are delighted that the client has described the new unit as 'fantastic'.

Designed by Gilling Dod Architects, brickwork features incorporated 10mm inverted panels, soldier brickwork around windows, doors and gable ends, brickwork corbels to follow the roof line, and a 37.5 degree angle cut to form the roof apex, recessed panels and corbel soldier courses to roof-lines.

Also includes a;

• Gym
• Therapy kitchen and garden
• Therapeutic space which will support patients’ recovery.
• Individual ensuite bedrooms and a dedicated quiet room.
• A dedicated family visiting room, allowing them to visit their loved one in quiet and comfortable surroundings, away from the main ward areas. 
  
  Many state-of-the art safety features have been included, and a virtual tour is available here;

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/unit-tours
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• 'The new unit is fantastic'

• Walkerwood manager Laura Prince said:

“There's been a lot of planning and hard work from numerous people to support this brilliant new unit, and a massive thank you to everyone that’s supported us through this journey.”

• Professor Tim Kendall, NHS England’s national clinical director for mental health, recently visited the unit; He said;

“The new unit is fantastic, particularly the large bedrooms, outdoor areas, and how spacious the unit is and “Most people won’t ever need a service like this. But those who do can benefit from this state-of-the art unit, run by a caring and experienced team. I thank everyone involved in the creation and running of the unit and I’ll aim to promote [the unit] as a best practice example nationally.”

Marshall Errock Construction Ltd are once again delighted with the response from the client, in recognition of respective efforts of all on site.