The construction of the new Emergency Department at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital is nearing completion. Worcester MP Robin Walker visited the site today (March 24th) which will ease pressure on one of the county’s busiest hospitals.
Robin was joined by West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin as they toured the new Emergency Department, which is being built within the shell of the old Aconbury building.
The Worcestershire Acute Trust was awarded £15 million to carry out the project, which will see extra capacity to deal with patients and free up space for improved services including cardiac, stroke care as well as adding extra diagnostic capacity and significantly enhanced paediatric services.
The project is expected to be finished during the summer, with the first patients being treated ahead of the winter peak.
Robin said:
"I was grateful for the opportunity to view the Emergency Department as it nears completion as this is something I have campaigned hard for, alongside wider investment into health services in Worcester.
"The new ED will allow the old A&E department to be used for cardiology and stroke care, giving specialist care to those that need it. This is in addition to the enhanced emergency care for adults and children in Worcester and the surrounding area.
"The new layout should also enhance access to emergency care for adults and children, with a new dedicated entrance for patients arriving by ambulance which will speed up transfers.
"We have all seen the pressure currently facing the hospital recently, and I am glad that this project is expected to be operational before the winter peak."