Concerns Over Patient Comfort at Belfast Mental Health Unit
Patients at a Belfast mental health unit are still sleeping on sofas due to ongoing building problems, including leaks and mould, despite recent repairs. The £33m facility, opened six years ago, faces extensive damage from water system failures, with repair costs estimated up to £10m. The trust is working with legal advisors to determine liability and has plans to rehome patients temporarily, but capacity issues persist. The facility also faces safety upgrades following a ligature risk notice from health inspectors.