Providing specialised healthcare facilities on the grounds of Hillmorton Hospital, the Ferguson Building serves as a dedicated clinical setting for patients and visiting families in Christchurch. Situated within the wider health campus in Hillmorton, having separate named buildings allows specific medical and care services to operate from their own self-contained environments, helping patients and visitors navigate the grounds more easily.
Feedback from those who have visited remains critical, reflecting the sensitive and demanding nature of hospital visits where prompt attention and clear communication are paramount. Set in the southwest of Christchurch City, the building forms part of the region's psychiatric and specialist healthcare infrastructure, catering to individuals receiving focused care on site.