Staff from modern methods of construction specialist MTX, along with members of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) and DAY Project Management, are joining forces to walk around 40 miles over two days in aid of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity.
The team hope to raise £15,000, which could fund equipment such as an interactive Kitten Scanner to help children to prepare for an MRI scan. A link to their JustGiving page can be found here.
The challenging route the team plan to take will start at Skegness CDC in Old Wainfleet Road, Skegness, and end at Lincoln CDC on Lincoln Science and Innovation Park.
These two new facilities, which are currently under construction and due to open in winter 2024, will offer patients improved access to state-of-the-art diagnostic testing away from busy hospital sites, including CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound and echocardiograms.
MTX Managing Director, David Hartley, commented: "The creation of a network of CDCs is a key element in improving access to care and patient experience across the country. We are delighted that United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has chosen to partner with MTX for delivery of two new facilities, based on our proven track record of rapid and cost-effective delivery.
"The opportunity to further support the Trust in their endeavour to purchase innovative equipment comes as a welcome challenge, and one that Team MTX are looking forward to taking on!"
Alistair Nelson, CDC Design and Implementation Lead at ULHT, said: “During our work to develop the CDC programme in Lincolnshire, we have seen first-hand how these community-based NHS facilities are making a difference to helping patients to access the tests they need quickly and easily.
“We, along with our construction partners, wanted to see what else we could do to support our youngest patients. Our fundraising could contribute towards equipment such as a Kitten Scanner. There is currently one such scanner at Grantham hospital and it has made a significant difference to the children who have been able to use it, allowing many to have their scans without the need for any sedation or a stay in hospital.
“We’re excited to take on this challenge, and offer our thanks to the Lincolnshire Ramblers Association, who have provided incredible support and advice in creating the route for the walk.”
DAY Project Management Director, Phil Davies, said: “DAY Project Management are really proud to be supporting United Lincolnshire Hospitals in delivering two community diagnostic centres at Lincoln and Skegness providing state-of-the-art community-based NHS facilities. The chance to undertake a charity walk and raise funds to support patients is something we are delighted to be involved in."
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity has previously supported the CDC programme by funding LED sky ceilings across Grantham, Lincoln and Skegness CDCs. These are digital panels which are placed in the ceiling of clinical spaces to provide bright and engaging views for patients to enjoy in areas where there may be no natural light.
The charity also funded the original Kitten Scanner that has made a massive difference for young patients at Grantham and District Hospital.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity Fundraiser Gary Burr said: “As a charity we fund the extras not covered by the NHS. We’ve been proud to have previously supported Lincolnshire’s CDC Programme with enhancements such as the sky ceilings at Grantham CDC, and we are looking forward to also seeing them at Lincoln and Skegness CDCs to make our spaces a more relaxing and welcoming environment for patients. We wish the team the best of luck in their challenge.”
The walk will take place on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August 2024.
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