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BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Sunderland Eye Hospital staff 'can't wait' to move in
Staff at Sunderland Eye Infirmary have had their first glimpse inside the new specialist hospital prior to it opening next facility, being built on the former Vaux Brewery site, will house all the current clinical services offered from the almost 80-year-old centre on Queen Alexandra the internal fit-out in progress, some staff paid a visit to view the work in senior member said that they "can't wait" to be able to treat patients in the "fantastic new facility". In addition to clinical spaces, once finished, the new Eye Hospital will have rooms dedicated for wellbeing. These include baby-changing facilities, a cafe, and a quiet room and faith room. It will also have a dedicated children's area, with a waiting room for young patients and rooms tailored to their care. Dr Ajay Kotagiri, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology Services at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, said: "It was brilliant to visit the hospital site and amazing to see the actual space we will be working in from next summer. "The clinical areas are so spacious and well designed."We can't wait to be able to see and treat patients in this fantastic new facility." Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
19-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Work starts on Barnsley's Alhambra Shopping Centre revamp
Work has started on transforming the first floor of a shopping centre in South Yorkshire into a health and wellbeing Council said the former Wilko store at the Alhambra Shopping Centre is currently being revamped as part of its Health on the High Street specialists from Barnsley Hospital's Ophthalmology Services is expected to move into the premises once work is completed by the Steve Houghton, leader of Barnsley Council, said he wants to bring health services "into the heart of our town centre", adding that by 2028 the first floor would host a range of NHS services, mental health support and a gym. He said: "Expanding the range of health and wellbeing services in the heart of our town centre is going to deliver even more efficient and effective services, hugely enhancing people's experiences and ultimately improving the lives of residents."I'm excited to see the first Barnsley Hospital services moving into the space later this year, making it easier for you to get vital health checks and scans, and can't wait for the space to continue growing its offer over the next few years."The shopping centre was bought by the council in 2023 for £ Health on the High Street initiative started three years ago with the opening of the NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in The Glass Works, near the shopping centre. South Yorkshire's mayor, Oliver Coppard, added the plans would give people "the chance to live happier, healthier lives".He said: "Phase one of the Health on the High Street project has already been a huge success - improving waiting times and patient outcomes through the Community Diagnostic Centre."Phase two, that I'm proud to be supporting with over £60m of funding from the Mayoral Combined Authority, will improve and extend that impact, making a very real difference for the people of Barnsley and South Yorkshire." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
