
Devon Partnership NHS Trust’s brand new medium secure facility, the Dewnans Centre, has opened on time and on budget.
Located at the top of the Langdon site in Dawlish, the £27m Dewnans Centre is the most modern facility of its kind anywhere in the country. Its state-of-the-art design sees 60 beds located in four wards, alongside a wide range of recreational, educational and vocational resources that include a Sports Barn and Therapies Centre.
Dr John Parker, Clinical Director at Langdon Hospital, said: “We are all very proud of the Dewnans Centre and it will provide a fantastic environment for the people we support and the staff who work with them. Of particular importance is the fact that we can now provide services to support a broader range of people. This means we are able to care for some people who have previously had to be treated outside Devon – meaning that they can now be closer to their families and friends. There are also new employment opportunities for local people and the recruitment of nurses and other professionals to join the team has been very successful.”
Photos from the recent open day