A brand new, 73-bed specialist inpatient service unit (SISU) for psychological well being remedy at Grange College Hospital has obtained planning approval in Cwmbran.
Arcadis IBI Group was appointed by the Aneurin Bevan College Well being Board, the native arm of NHS Wales to offer structure, inside design, and panorama structure providers for the brand new unit at Grange College Hospital.
Centralising present providers all through the area to offer optimised healthcare from one location, the unit will deal with adults and older individuals with psychological well being and studying disabilities in a low-security setting that centres on affected person care and restoration.
Arcadis IBI Group’s design idea emphasises affected person wellbeing and the method of reintroduction into the group as restoration progresses, with the principally single-storey constructing organised round “rings of restoration” that replicate the scientific journey. Moreover, the therapeutic journey is strengthened by the division of the area into wards catering to the precise restoration wants of service customers. Shared workplace services and breakout areas assist dissolve division boundaries and promote collaboration between employees members.
Proximity to nature is felt all through the unit, with every ward offering entry to therapeutic outside areas, akin to a courtyard or leisure inexperienced area, whereas the location itself is positioned subsequent to a mature line of timber that envelop the constructing and create a relaxing ambiance for sufferers and employees alike.
Environmental well being can also be prioritised, with the venture designed and created in partnership with Kier Development, AECOM, DSSR Consulting Engineers, Curtins and The Urbanists to garner a BREEAM Wonderful ranking.
Arcadis IBI Group’s design may even qualify it as a Internet Zero Carbon constructing, assembly the NHS Wales Decarbonisation Strategic Supply Plan, which goals to cut back environmental influence and assist tackle local weather change.
Andrew Avenue, Studio Principal at Arcadis IBI Group, mentioned:
“This new remedy centre has been rigorously designed to concentrate on the wants of service customers and employees, making a therapeutic surroundings that helps wellness and promotes restoration, whereas on the identical time delivering security and safety. As soon as full, it can present devoted inpatient remedy for adults and older individuals throughout the area.”
