St Andrew’s Healthcare announces closure of Workbridge

St Andrew’s Healthcare today sadly confirmed the forthcoming closure of Workbridge in Northampton.

Workbridge includes a café, garden centre, charity shop, workshop, retail units and education services. It was set up to support people to develop vocational skills.

Staff and volunteers have played an important role in delivering these services and supporting the local community. Unfortunately, Workbridge continues to make a financial loss. Despite best efforts, it has not been possible to secure its long-term future and St Andrew’s Healthcare has sadly concluded that closure is the only viable option. This will enable the charity to focus resources on delivering specialist hospital care for patients with complex mental health needs.

St Andrew’s patients will continue to have access to creative, educational, and work-related activities at its Northampton hospital site.

Workbridge’s retail operations will remain open until 23 December. Workbridge’s education service will continue until its existing contracts are fulfilled and it will support its community learners.