North Manchester General Hospital
Construction Value: £900M
Client: Sheppard Robson Architects
GRD: EDI provided RIBA Stage 2 consultancy, ongoing appraisals, and an Access & Inclusion Strategy for the proposed complete rebuild of North Manchester General Hospital. Richie worked closely with the client and design team, leading consultation sessions with end-users and local community groups. These sessions addressed all nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, ensuring a truly inclusive approach.
Key Outcomes:
A modern acute hospital with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.
A high-quality mental health inpatient unit.
A community wellbeing hub with integrated care services.
An education hub to support healthcare training and employment opportunities.
A diverse residential community, including key worker housing and social accommodation.
High-quality commercial space to support innovation and local business growth.
A village green fostering community engagement and accessibility.
“Richard has excellent experience working with architects to deliver highly complex projects that respond to demanding briefs, covering a range of disabilities and equality related requirements. He provides clear advice, and he is always mindful of the project budget. Richard is a highly recommended consultant”.
— Eirini Tsianaka, Associate Partner, Sheppard Robson
