Psychiatry Center in Pfullendorf: 250 new jobs by 2027!

Psychiatry Center in Pfullendorf: 250 new jobs by 2027!

A new glimmer of hope for psychiatric care in the region: The Center for Psychiatry (ZFP) Südwürttemberg has made the decision to take over the former hospital in Pfullendorf from the SRH Kliniken Landkreis Sigmaringen. This decision will not only upgrade the medical offer in the region, but also creates numerous jobs. From the beginning of 2027, more than 250 jobs are to be created here and part-time, such as the Swabian Zeitung reported.

The conversion of the location is estimated at around 30 million euros. For this purpose, the psychiatric and psychosomatic institutions of the SRH Clinic Sigmaringen are to move, and a new addiction forecast unit is also installed. These measures are not only necessary, but also up to date, in view of the growing need for psychiatric services.

conversion and moving plans are in the Mach

The ZFP Südwürttemberg is already intensively dealing with the planning for the conversion of the former hospital in Pfullendorf. Talks run between the SRH clinics and the ZFP to clarify the future of the location. According to the mayor of Pfullendorf, Ralph Gerster, the tradition of hospital care is of great importance here. This commitment is also evident in the planned move of the psychiatric stations, which will significantly improve care.

An information event for the citizens of Pfullendorf is due to take place soon to provide information about the current status of the plans. Project manager Frank Kuhn will explain the innovations and respond to open questions about legal aspects and the renovation costs.

The chief doctor Dr. Frank-Thomas Bopp emphasizes that the quality of the inpatient offers is not only preserved by these measures, but is even expanded. Even if the psychiatric day clinic and the institute stray of the SRH Clinic Sigmaringen remain for the time being, moving to the new Pfullendorfer hospital is an important step for regional care.

A look at psychiatric care in Germany

These developments are in the context of a general change in the psychiatric care of Germany. As from an article on PMC , the number of psychiatric institutions has been growing, but there are still challenges. The shortage of skilled workers in particular is an urgent problem; Around 80 % of the psychiatric clinics have difficulty filling medical bodies. There is also an increasing need for better coordinated and outpatient care.

The planned new structure in Pfullendorf could take an important step towards a parish -related supply. The ZFP Südwürttemberg, which employs a total of around 4,200 employees, has set itself the goal of optimizing psychiatric care in the district of Sigmaringen. With the conversion of the location and the creation of new jobs, it is certain that the region will benefit from these developments.