Project Details
| Client | Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Location | Hartsholme Centre, PICU, Lincoln |
| Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Type of Work | Refurbishment |
| Contract Type | JCT Minor Works – Contractor Design |
| Value | £180,000 |
| Architect | Alessandro Caruso Architects / Make Consulting (Employer's Agent |
Description
Delivering Specialist Healthcare Improvements
The refurbishment of the en-suite facilities at the Hartsholme Centre’s Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) was commissioned by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to address ongoing damp issues and improve the quality, safety and longevity of the ward facilities.
Working within a live healthcare environment, The Gelder Group successfully completed the full refurbishment of all ward en-suites, transforming them into modern, compliant wet rooms specifically designed for an acute mental health setting. Through careful planning, close collaboration and a proactive approach, the project was delivered on programme with minimal disruption to patients and staff.
Building Within a Live Environment
Undertaking refurbishment works within an occupied psychiatric intensive care unit required meticulous planning and strict safety procedures. Our team successfully managed several key challenges:
Live Healthcare Environment
The Hartsholme Centre is a 10-bed all-male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit caring for patients with acute mental health needs. Maintaining a safe, secure and operational environment throughout the works was the highest priority, requiring close coordination with Trust staff and careful management of daily activities.
Specialist Healthcare Compliance
Every aspect of the refurbishment needed to comply with stringent mental health design standards, incorporating anti-ligature products and secure construction methods to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.
Programme Delivery
The refurbishment programme was carefully phased and managed to ensure the works were completed within the 12-week construction programme, minimising disruption to the ward and allowing the upgraded facilities to be returned to service as quickly as possible.
Solutions & Technical Specifications
Our team delivered a complete refurbishment of the ward en-suite facilities, creating modern, durable and fully compliant wet rooms tailored to the requirements of a psychiatric intensive care environment. The works included:
Complete Strip-Out & Refurbishment
Removal of all existing en-suite finishes, fixtures, fittings and mechanical and electrical services before constructing entirely new facilities.
Modern Wet Room Installation
Installation of new resin flooring with integrated falls to new shower gullies, providing robust, seamless and hygienic wet room environments.
Specialist IPS Systems
Installation of bespoke BIOCLAD IPS duct systems, manufactured specifically for acute mental health settings. The seamless design provides a durable finish while incorporating fully anti-ligature features to enhance patient safety.
Mechanical & Electrical Upgrades
Installation of new mechanical and electrical services, secure solid MF ceilings and upgraded ventilation systems to improve performance and ensure long-term reliability.
Anti-Ligature Fixtures & Fittings
All sanitaryware, fixtures and fittings were selected to meet the specialist requirements of a secure mental health environment, helping to create a safer space for both patients and healthcare professionals.
The People Behind the Project
The success of this project reflects The Gelder Group’s experience in delivering specialist healthcare refurbishment schemes within occupied clinical environments. Working collaboratively with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Alessandro Caruso Architects, Make Consulting and our trusted supply chain, our team maintained the highest standards of safety, quality and communication throughout the project.
This partnership approach ensured the refurbishment was completed efficiently while maintaining the operational requirements of the live ward.
Community Impact
The refurbished en-suite facilities provide patients and staff with modern, safe and hygienic accommodation that meets current healthcare standards and supports the delivery of high-quality mental health care.
Completed on programme with a high-quality finish and minimal snagging, the project enabled a smooth handover and minimised disruption to the Trust’s vital clinical services. The upgraded facilities will continue to provide a durable, low-maintenance environment that supports patient wellbeing for many years to come
The Gelder Group
The Hartsholme Centre PICU refurbishment demonstrates The Gelder Group’s expertise in delivering complex healthcare projects within live clinical evironments. Through careful planning, specialist technical knowledge and close collaboration with the project team, we delivered a high-quality refurbishment that enhanced patient safety, improved the clinical environment and met the Trust’s operational requirements with minimal disruption. The completed facilities provide a durable, compliant and modern environment that will continue to support both patients and healthcare professionals for years to come.
