The Mount (hospital) explained

The Mount
Org/Group:Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location:Leeds
Region:West Yorkshire
State:England
Country:UK
Healthcare:NHS
Type:Mental health hospital
Speciality:Psychiatry
Emergency:No
Map Type:West Yorkshire

The Mount is a psychiatric hospital based in Hyde Terrace, Leeds. It is managed by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

History

The hospital, which was established to replace the services provided for older people at High Royds Hospital, was designed by GWP Architecture[1] and opened in a modern purpose-built facility in 2003.[2] Free Wi-Fi is provided in four of its wards, together with tablet computers for patients and their carers to use to help pass the time.[3]

The hospital has 29 beds for dementia patients and 44 for mental health patients.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Mount. GWP Architecture.
  2. Web site: High Royds Hospital, Bradford Road, interior. Leodis. 2 November 2018.
  3. News: Hospitals and GPs to start providing free Wi-Fi. 24 August 2015. Guardian. 17 June 2015.
  4. Web site: Services - The Mount - NHS. September 28, 2009. www.nhs.uk.