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NHS patients in east Somerset from faster diagnoses and improved healthcare access with the opening of the cutting-edge Yeovil Diagnostic Centre. PSB discovers more...
Developed by Prime in partnership with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, this state-of-the-art facility will offer a one-stop shop for diagnostic tests and outpatient appointments, enabling the Trust to deliver on its diagnostic strategy and reducing waiting times. The achievement was marked at a celebratory event
attended by Prime and the Trust along with funder M&G, contractor Darwin Group, employers agent Ridge and radiology and endoscopy service providers InHealth, recognising the collaboration and dedication that made the project a success. Located adjacent to Yeovil District Hospital, the new three-storey, 2,687m² centre will provide over 70,000 diagnostic tests and outpatient appointments annually. Open seven days a week, the centre will offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray, as well as outpatient services such as consultations, treatment facilities, ECHO and ECG, endoscopy and adult and paediatric audiology testing. By enabling patients to receive diagnostic tests outside of a busy hospital environment, the centre will free up capacity for those requiring more complex care. A key feature of the scheme is its focus on
sustainability, meticulously designed to achieve net zero embodied carbon. The building achieved BREEAM of new-build non-domestic buildings in the UK for Biodiversity Net Gain on site that far exceeds Local
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