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Barts Trust to improve A&E department
Barts Health NHS Trust said its A&E department is undergoing major improvements, as part of more than £21 m being invested across Whipps Cross Hospital this year. Last week, Calvin Bailey, MP for Leyton and Wanstead, joined Whipps Cross Hospital chief executive, Dr Amanjit Jhund, and redevelopment director, Alastair Finney, to see these transformations in action. Consultant paediatrician Dr Kausikh Nandi also stopped by to discuss how new
facilities will better support children and families. The Trust said: “The visit showcased
how we’ve eliminated corridor care in A&E and are creating a safer, faster service.” The trust the developments include:
n Modern treatment spaces (no more temporary areas).
n An Urgent Treatment Centre at the main entrance.
n A dedicated Paediatric Clinical Decision Unit (opening Autumn 2025).
It added that these improvements in A&E are part of wider investments being made, which also include: n Upgrades to maternity and postnatal wards.
n Creating more single patient rooms on its wards for better privacy.
n Providing better ventilation and air conditioning on six wards.
The Trust added: “We’re proud to be building safer, faster emergency care for our community – including our most vulnerable patients.”
Former vacant spaces repurposed for diagnostic facilities
University Hospitals Tees have repurposed vacant spaces in Redcar Primary Care Hospital by building new MRI, CT and cardio exam rooms. The project was granted £2.4 m
from NHS England, via the national community diagnostic centre (CDC) program with support from NHS Property Services (NHSPS), and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. The renovation was announced
to the press following a visit from local MP Anna Turley. The new rooms aim to expand access to healthcare across the region. The new centre will act as a ‘spoke’ site, supporting the Tees
lung tests, MRI scans, CT scans, ultrasound and plain film X-rays. This use of space aligns with NHSPS’ goal of unlocking value in the NHS by investing, optimising, and rationalising
Valley Community Diagnostic Centre in Stockon, run by University Hospitals Tees.
Other smaller sites being run
by the health group are already in operation at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton and at the University Hospital of Hartlepool. Each performs a range of tests in the community including endoscopy, echocardiology,
resources to enhance patient care. Ben Gammer, Senior Strategy
manager, said: “We are excited to see this development’s positive impact on the community. By leveraging vacant space and securing significant funding from the NHS, we are expanding capacity for better patient outcomes.”
Simon Milburn, collaborative chair
for clinical support services at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Thanks to the dedication of our partners at NHS Property Services, as well as of our own staff, we have been able to transform this unused space into a state-of-the-art facility. This new diagnostic centre will help provide local people in the Redcar area with access to rapid health tests.
“It will mean a much-improved experience for any patient who needs tests for any health issue linked to cancer, heart or lung disease. And this then means a quicker diagnosis for any serious issue so that we can treat it as soon as possible.”
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