Frimley Park Hospital has unveiled its state-of-the-art £49 million diagnostic and inpatient centre, a significant development designed to improve patient care and increase hospital capacity.
The new facility, which opened to patients in April, offers advanced healthcare services and additional inpatient beds to address the rising demand for urgent and planned care.
The three-storey modular building, completed in just 16 months, houses 74 inpatient beds, a modern breast care unit, and a cutting-edge diagnostic centre.
The new centre aims to enhance patient experience and streamline medical processes with increased capacity and the latest diagnostic imaging technology, including three CT scanners, two MRI scanners, and two gamma cameras.
Frimley Park Hospital has unveiled its state-of-the-art £49 million diagnostic and inpatient centre
Key features of the new centre:
- 74 inpatient beds: The new building provides a combination of single rooms and four-bed bays, increasing hospital capacity and aiding patient flow.
- Dedicated breast care unit: A "one-stop" service for breast care patients, offering a comprehensive diagnostic and outpatient service in a modern, comfortable environment.
- State-of-the-art imaging centre: Equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment to increase capacity and reduce waiting times for patients, ensuring quicker diagnoses and access to treatments.
Lance McCarthy, CEO of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT), said: "This represents a significant investment in the services and facilities we can provide for our local communities. The additional beds, including far more single rooms, will help us manage the increases in urgent care demand we have been experiencing in recent years, reduce waiting times for planned care, and reduce the disruption caused by ongoing remedial work to keep areas affected by RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) safe. The new building will help us continue delivering high standards of care for our patients as we drive towards a new Frimley Park Hospital."
One of the first patients to be admitted to the new building was Nicola Van-Zyl, 54, from Aldershot, Hampshire. After collapsing unexpectedly in a park, Nicola was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. She praised the facility, saying, "This lovely new unit is bright and airy and a really nice environment to recover in. It’s exciting to be the first patient, even though I wish I was here under different circumstances! I can’t thank the staff enough for their amazing care."
The addition of the new facility marks a significant step forward for Frimley Park Hospital, reinforcing its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare and enhancing the overall patient experience.
With the capacity to manage seasonal pressures and improve waiting times for urgent and planned care, the new centre will be an integral part of the hospital’s efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of the local community.
Top image: Nicola