Building works set to begin on new Surgical Treatment and Diagnostic Hub

Following a successful bid for Government funding in 2022, building works will officially begin in late July for the all-new Surgical Treatment and Diagnostic Hub at Dewsbury and District Hospital.

The state-of-the-art centre is one of 50 new hubs opening across the country, aimed at tackling Covid-related surgical backlogs, significantly increasing capacity, reducing waiting lists and improving patient care.

Artist impression of the new Surgical Treatment and Diagnostic Hub at Dewsbury and District Hospital

It is estimated that over 65,000 additional episodes of care will be given at the Surgical Treatment and Diagnostic Hub each year.

Len Richards, Chief Executive of Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, said: “This is a really exciting time for Dewsbury Hospital, and we’re proud to be developing this hub to not only improve our backlog position, but to offer state-of-the-art facilities to patients across the region.”

The hub will be designed to provide a wide range of high-volume low complexity treatments, including surgical procedures, diagnostic and outpatient services. It will also incorporate the latest technologies and equipment to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

Len continued, “We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients, and this new hub is just one of the many ways we are working to achieve this goal. We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our patients and staff."

The building, which is being constructed modularly offsite, will be located in between the Boothroyd Centre and Fitton House, opposite the Staincliffe Wing at Dewsbury Hospital. Patient parking will be affected, with the nearest public parking located to the front of the main entrance to the Ridings Building.

It is estimated that the hub will be operational from April 2024 onwards.