MP John Austin at the opening of the new centre with Fenella Trevillion, director of Greenwich mental health services LE7822/B
A NEW mental health unit was opened by Erith and Thamesmead MP John Austin.
Barefoot Lodge, on the former Goldie Leigh site, Lodge Hill, Abbey Wood, was transferred from older facilities at Memorial Hospital three months ago.
Mr Austin toured the purpose-built 15-bed unit aimed at rehabilitation on Friday.
The building forms part of Oxleas NHS Trust's plans to redevelop its Memorial and Goldie Leigh sites. Improvements include en-suite rooms, gender segregated corridors and conservatory and garden areas.
Govind Hanumunthadu, team leader at the centre, said: "The facilities are much better and everyone has settled in well."
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