Highfield Healthcare celebrates 200 years by looking boldly ahead

A 200-year-old mental health provider may not seem like a headline-grabber—until you realise it’s still innovating at pace. Highfield Healthcare, Ireland’s longest-running private mental health organisation, marks two centuries of continuous care while actively expanding its national leadership in acute mental health, specialist rehabilitation, and residential services.

From its roots in Hampstead Hospital in 1825 to a state-of-the-art, 200-bed hospital and new day service hubs, Highfield is a rare blend of legacy and ambition. With six generations of family leadership, over 500 staff, and 300 daily patients, it’s a case study in long-term thinking, intergenerational continuity, and strategic reinvention.

Its Vision 2030 points to a future defined by digital transformation, AI integration, and scaled-up community services—making it one of the few heritage institutions ready to meet tomorrow’s healthcare needs.

Read the full story on how Highfield is shaping the future of mental health.