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10/05/2019
New £25m Hospital To Be Built In Berwick
A new £25 million hospital is set to be built in Berwick on the site of the town's current infirmary.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) made the announcement yesterday, 09 May, after reviewing feedback on previous proposals to develop a joint site with the Swan leisure centre.
"We are delighted to be able to announce that the new hospital will be built on the site of the much loved (Berwick) Infirmary," said Northumbria Healthcare CEO Sir James Mackey.
"Following extensive joint public engagement, and a thorough review of all alternative sites, we believe this is the best option which also commands the support of both staff and the community – a factor which is very important to both the trust and the CCG.
"It is clear that the joint development was not what the town wanted. Instead, people demonstrated their support for a stand-alone hospital on the current site. Accordingly, we have listened, responded and worked together to come up with this plan as an alternative."
Sir James also confirmed that all the services currently provided at the Infirmary will continue.
Janet Guy, chair of Northumberland CCG added: "This is great news for Berwick and we are delighted to see the project moving forward in a way that meets the needs of the local community. Patients are at the heart of our services and this decision is as a direct result of the feedback we have heard.
"We very much look forward to working with Northumbria Healthcare to provide a first class health facility for the people of Berwick.
"It's very exciting and is brilliant news for both the NHS and the town."
The authorities will put a major emphasis on eradicating the need to travel for minor or routine appointments in the plans by ensuring they track and publish the number of miles patients have to travel on a yearly basis.
The design of the facility will also focus flexibility, embracing new technology and ensuring outstanding care.
Preliminary talks are underway with a number of possible developers.
(CM/JG)
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) made the announcement yesterday, 09 May, after reviewing feedback on previous proposals to develop a joint site with the Swan leisure centre.
"We are delighted to be able to announce that the new hospital will be built on the site of the much loved (Berwick) Infirmary," said Northumbria Healthcare CEO Sir James Mackey.
"Following extensive joint public engagement, and a thorough review of all alternative sites, we believe this is the best option which also commands the support of both staff and the community – a factor which is very important to both the trust and the CCG.
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"It is clear that the joint development was not what the town wanted. Instead, people demonstrated their support for a stand-alone hospital on the current site. Accordingly, we have listened, responded and worked together to come up with this plan as an alternative."
Sir James also confirmed that all the services currently provided at the Infirmary will continue.
Janet Guy, chair of Northumberland CCG added: "This is great news for Berwick and we are delighted to see the project moving forward in a way that meets the needs of the local community. Patients are at the heart of our services and this decision is as a direct result of the feedback we have heard.
"We very much look forward to working with Northumbria Healthcare to provide a first class health facility for the people of Berwick.
"It's very exciting and is brilliant news for both the NHS and the town."
The authorities will put a major emphasis on eradicating the need to travel for minor or routine appointments in the plans by ensuring they track and publish the number of miles patients have to travel on a yearly basis.
The design of the facility will also focus flexibility, embracing new technology and ensuring outstanding care.
Preliminary talks are underway with a number of possible developers.
(CM/JG)
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