GMI Construction has commenced work on York's new acquired brain injury hospital run by The Disabilities Trust.

The firm is working on behalf of property developer HBD.

The Disabilities Trust works to improve the lives of people with disabilities, supporting those with acquired brain injuries. Its York unit specialises in rehabilitating adults with an acquired brain injury.

Plans for the new facility were given the go-ahead in October 2021, securing 145 healthcare jobs, and retaining a vital mental health service in the city following the closure of The Retreat. The new unit will provide 36 beds across four wards and four assessment flats, alongside courtyards and a therapeutic garden.

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GMI Construction is expected to complete the work by February, 2023.

Andrew Hurcomb, GMI Construction Group's divisional managing director for Yorkshire, said: "We are exceptionally proud to be part of the delivery team for this project. Itdemonstrates a key element of our strategy to support levelling up activity in key sectors such as health, and it's fantastic to see a brand-new facility of this quality being developed in York.

"Our team is working closely with HBD and the Disabilities Trust and has demonstrated its responsiveness by mobilising quickly to get this important project underway."