Principal Supply Chain Partner announced for new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre
University Hospitals Plymouth has announced a Principal Supply Chain Partner for the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre to be built at Derriford.
MWD Healthcare, an alliance between contractors Mace and Willmott Dixon, has been appointed to deliver the 17,000 m2 purpose-built facility, with construction work planned to start in 2023.
Derriford’s new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre will replace the current Emergency Department, offering new facilities for the most unwell patients as well as same day emergency care to reduce waiting times, particularly for people who need to be treated but not admitted to hospital.
The facility, which is part of the New Hospital Programme, where the government have committed to delivering 48 Hospitals across England by 2030, will include state-of-the art diagnostic equipment to support faster diagnosis, as well as new interventional radiology theatres and surgical theatres to be able to treat patients more quickly and improve patient outcomes.
Neal Stephens, Managing Director for Willmott Dixon in the West Country said: “As a local company with offices in Exeter and Plymouth, we’re very much looking forward to being part of an exciting new chapter for Derriford to support the health needs of Devon, Cornwall and beyond. A major focus for us will be on ensuring our work sustains local jobs and supports SMEs across the region, as well as providing upskilling opportunities for local people.”
Stuart Windsor, Future Hospital Director at University Hospitals Plymouth said: “We are really delighted to have partnered with Mace Willmott Dixon Healthcare to deliver this vital new facility for our patients, our staff and for the people of Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, as part of the New Hospitals Programme.
“The new facility will give increased space to care effectively and efficiently for those people and enable us to treat patients in a timely way. The facility is urgently needed to copy with the growing demand for urgent care services.
“Derriford Hospital is the largest specialist teaching hospital in the South West peninsula and the region’s major trauma centre so we’re very pleased to make the announcement today about the appointment of our construction partner and take the next step on this important journey.
“Finally, we would like to thank staff, patients, families and visitors for their support and patience as we work hard to minimise disruption during the enabling works to deliver the most up-to-date healthcare environment now and for the future.”
