The ward, to be called the Somers Annex, will cater to acute care patients and is another in a series of upgrades and improvements at the hospital, St.

Brendan's spokesperson Mrs. Kendaree Burgess-Fairn said.

A more mainstream approach teaching survival and life skills has been adopted at St. Brendan's rather than a custodial focus.

The new ward will be officially opened tomorrow with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Health and Social Services Minister Mr. Harry Soares.