UME have been an essential part of the planning and design team that have translated our vision for primary care
and community services into Health and Well-Being Centres that will be fit for purpose for the future.
Andrew Ridley
Director of Primary Care
Tower Hamlets PCT
Director of Primary Care
Tower Hamlets PCT
Walkergate ParkNewcastle
This state of the art facility brings together neurorehabilitation and neuropsychiatry services, currently being delivered over several locations in the North East of England. When opened late 2006 it will be a centre of excellence for the provision of stroke and head injury victims.Description
This 10,200m2 facility is being constructed on a brownfield site which will be substantially landscaped to provide a pleasant and healing environment – incorporating sensory gardens and a driver rehabilitation track.The majority of the facility contains 65 specialist bedroom units with ensuites to support patients with a range of neurodisabilities. The rehabilitation areas consist of several therapy rooms including gyms and a hydrotherapy pool.
The design and functionality of the Centre is expected to outperform the guidelines of Section 21 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995. It will set standards of best practice and enable everyone full access and use of the services and facilities.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Type:
PFI neurorehabilitation unit
Contract Value:
£23.5M
Equity Held:
100%
Financial Close:
July 2005
Area:
11,600 m2
Build Period:
64 weeks
Concession Length:
30 years
Date Completed:
February 2007
