Stepnell, the Southampton-based healthcare construction specialist, is set to deliver a new Main Operating Base (MOB) for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) in Dorset.
The project aims to enhance the operational efficiency of emergency services across the South West.
Scheduled for completion this autumn, the new MOB will act as a central regional hub for ambulance services in the area.
The multi-functional building is part of SWASFT’s wider multi-year programme to modernise its healthcare infrastructure, which includes an expanded network of MOBs, ambulance stations, and community ambulance points
Scheduled for completion this autumn, the new MOB will act as a central regional hub for ambulance services in the area
The facility will not only house ambulance vehicle operations but also integrate various Trust departments, consolidating staff and services currently spread across the Bournemouth, Wimborne, and St Leonards ambulance stations.
Stepnell is constructing the building to provide improved welfare and training amenities for staff. Its strategic design aims to reduce non-clinical workloads for frontline personnel, enabling them to focus more effectively on patient care.
Rob Speirs, Regional Director at Stepnell, said: “With extensive experience delivering healthcare infrastructure across the South West, we understand what it takes to build spaces that meet the complex needs of frontline services. Our work on this project ensures that ambulance crews have the right environment to effectively deliver emergency care for Dorset and wider communities.
“This main operating base consolidates operations – making a real difference to the lives of people across the South West. The final build, alongside our comprehensive social value delivery, will create substantial local spend and deliver further opportunities for the community, which will have a lasting impact for generations to come.”
Andrew Rosser, Chief Financial Officer at SWASFT, said: “Establishing a new Main Operating Base in Dorset is a vital step in strengthening our service’s presence and responsiveness within the community. This facility will enhance our operational capabilities, ensure faster support, and foster closer collaboration with local partners – ultimately improving safety and service quality for everyone we serve.”
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