New lease of life for Castleberg Hospital

The hospital provides bed-based intermediate care – often called ‘step-up and step-down’ care - for 10 people. This involves short periods of assessment and rehabilitation designed to enable them to return home. It also provides short-term nursing care, pain relief and support for some people as they near the end of their life.

Newly refurbished accommodation within the hospital includes two four-bedded wards, two single rooms, and family, therapy, treatment and day rooms. Externally, the hospital has been re-roofed and has new drainage and electricity generator. A new external ramp to the main entrance helps people with disabilities to access the hospital.

Brendan Brown, chief executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I joined Airedale last year and was immediately impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of our communities in bringing Castleberg back to life. The refurbishment is part of our wider programme of regeneration to offer our communities the best possible healthcare in facilities that are fit for the future.”

Mike Dyson, NHS Property Service’s principal construction manager, said: “A key part of the success has been our partnership with the Trust and CCG. Throughout the process, from start to finish, working together as a team has delivered high-quality renovation works at Castleberg Hospital.”

The improved facilities were designed with patient need at the heart of planning. The result will see first-class facilities provided for those who need them, and play a critical role in ensuring patients receive the rehabilitation they require to successfully return home following care, or provide a place of comfort for those nearing end of life.