Brainkind Neurological Centre, York

Written by Chris Race Regional Director, Sheffield

Jefferson Sheard Architects have been commissioned by HBD and Brainkind (formerly The Disabilities Trust) to design and deliver a new Neurological Centre / Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Hospital for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients requiring specialist brain injury and mental health care in York.

The development relocates York House, providing a new state of the art facility on the former Terry’s Chocolate Works site. This will meet the complex operational needs of The Trust and maintain its 20-year presence in York, retaining 40 patient beds and 145 healthcare jobs in the city.

“Seeing work starting on site is an exciting milestone for us – we’re relieved to have secured the future of the unit in York and we look forward to seeing the plans come to life and becoming part of the fantastic community at the Chocolate Works.”

Bill Chidgey, director of corporate services at The Disabilities Trust

Sector(s)

  • Healthcare

Value
Undisclosed

Client(s)
HBD & Brainkind ( formerly The Disabilities Trust)

Location
York

Design

The hospital’s design responds to initial comments during the pre-application process from York Council and other key stakeholders, including the Residents Association, Civic Trust and Ward Councillors. The resulting Architectural response meets the specialist brief of The Trust whilst acknowledging the historic context of the Chocolate Works site and the neighbouring residential building, ‘The Residence’.

Following the project being given the go-ahead in October 2021, work is well underway on site with completion planned for early 2023

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