• Home
  • News
  • Features
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Archive
    • Advertise
      • About Us
      • 2021 Media Pack
      • Features
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

PSBNews

Banner
  • Home
  • News
  • Features
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Archive
    • Advertise
      • About Us
      • 2021 Media Pack
      • Features
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

New Unit handover at Wigan Infirmary

by Francesca February 19, 2021February 19, 2021
written by Francesca February 19, 2021February 19, 2021
New Unit handover at Wigan Infirmary

A state-of-the-art healthcare facility has been officially handed over at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.

The £7.6m Community Assessment Unit will deliver a new type of healthcare and is designed to help reduce emergency admissions. It will also ensure older patients can return home more quickly and with an appropriate care plan in place.

The handover marks the completion of the project delivered by Shrewsbury-based firm, Darwin Group, specialists in offsite construction.

Despite the considerable operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has continued to work on this innovative project which will be managed by the Trust’s Community Services Division, supported by health partners across the borough.

This major investment will see the introduction of 21 new community beds, including nine single rooms, with a further six assessment chairs.

It comes as the community team has developed new ways of working which focus on encouraging patient enablement and independence.

Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive of WWL, said: “The handover is an important milestone for the project to deliver what will be a vital component in our ability to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

“The Community Assessment Unit will help ease the pressure on admissions, particularly in the winter months, and meet the needs of our ageing population in terms of providing additional support for those patients where hospital admission can be avoided and the appropriate care plan for recovery in their own home or residential setting.

“It has been an immense task to deal with the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, but our community, support staff, and Darwin Group has shown incredible commitment and resilience to reach this stage and we are delighted to formally take possession of the unit.”

Philip Bliss, Divisional Medical Director for Community Services, added “The Community Assessment Unit is a new venture for WWL. It is the first purpose-built, community-focused unit on the RAEI site, dedicated to the holistic assessment and treatment for some of the more frail and elderly patients coming through our services.

“It is very much focused on a reablement approach, to allow patients to return to their own home environment in a safe and supported manner. This will enable patients to make the most of their potential to continue to live an independent and fulfilling life.”

Alan Davidson, Healthcare Director at Darwin Group said, “We are proud to have been able to work with the Trust and to deliver such high-quality ward accommodation. Not only will this provide much needed additional patient accommodation and storage space for the whole site but we have also future proofed the building, so it can be added to vertically if needed, giving the Trust a potential solution to address future service demand.

“Our Site Team’s management of health and safety and our use of modern methods of construction have allowed us to work without interruption and deliver the project during national lockdowns, while meeting social distancing requirements and industry best practice. We are really pleased at how our team has pulled together to complete this project and overcome all challenges ensuring the safety of each other and everybody involved with the project.”

The unit sits on the site of the hospital’s former pathology lab and will have links physically and operationally to the hospital. It will be officially opened next month.

0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
Francesca

previous post
New skills for modern methods of construction
next post
Virtual tours to be held at independent living scheme in Ashby-De-La-Zouch

Related Articles

Nottingham set for not one but two landmark...

December 16, 2019

ENGIE joins generous donors to celebrate construction progress...

January 30, 2020

Beard wins Signature contract for two care homes...

November 12, 2020

Kier appointed to deliver £97.1m Heartlands Hospital project

May 28, 2020

Works start on £3.4m Staffordshire healthcare facility

January 4, 2021

Pick Everard to overhaul NHS facilities throughout the...

July 23, 2020

Interserve awarded £13.9m contract to refurbish Middlesbrough hospital

November 1, 2019

Polypipe bolsters flood defences at new medical centre

January 30, 2019

Specialist modular facility provider completes award-winning theatre and...

January 8, 2021

Conlon and FWP complete on mental health rehab...

September 21, 2020

Latest Issue

Media Partners

Twitter Feed

Tweets by @PSBN_Social


 

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Braeburn Estates hands over innovative social housing scheme to Homes for Lambeth – with “game changing” new development model

    January 21, 2019
  • 2

    The 2019 Surface Design Show focus: Workplace and Public Realm

    December 2, 2018
  • 3

    500 Cornish-type housing association homes get high-performance insulation in Herefordshire

    February 5, 2019
  • 4

    Understanding the current state of the student accommodation market

    April 15, 2019
  • 5

    Skanska completes Royal Papworth Hospital construction

    April 30, 2019

Categories

  • Case Studies
  • Education
  • Features
  • Hospitals + Healthcare
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Latest News
  • News
  • Products
  • Project News
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos

Recent Posts

  • Mott MacDonald helps secure planning permission for new Everton stadium

    February 23, 2021
  • Henry Brothers appointed to build Derbyshire school extension

    February 23, 2021
  • Stepnell secures multiple major framework wins

    February 23, 2021
  • Planning in for Landmark Nottingham Building

    February 23, 2021
  • Dawlish sea wall project nominated for two national awards

    February 19, 2021

About Public Sector Building News

 

Public Sector Building News is a monthly leading trade publication that is valued within the industry.

The magazine works as an effective marketing tool for our clients, being seen by key decision makers leads to valued work within the lucrative public sector building industry.

Every issue of Public Sector Building News provides an update of news, current and upcoming projects, industry comment, interviews, articles, features and product information – covering all areas of importance to our readers.

Other Publications

Architect Projects
Construction UK Magazine
Luxury Hospitality Magazine
Luxury Interiors Magazine
Refurb Renovation News
Restaurant Industry Magazine

Editor’s Picks

  • Mott MacDonald helps secure planning permission for new Everton stadium

    February 23, 2021
  • Henry Brothers appointed to build Derbyshire school extension

    February 23, 2021
  • Stepnell secures multiple major framework wins

    February 23, 2021

Published by Lapthorn Media LTD

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

Necessary Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.