Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has announced a £14.2m ($14.63m) capital investment in Torbay Hospital’s emergency department.
The funding will be used to enhance the hospital’s capacity and help to decrease the waiting time for urgent and emergency care.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Capital Developments director Caroline Cozens said: “Anyone who has attended our emergency department knows the challenges of our ageing estate and how this affects people’s waiting times and experiences.
“This multi-million-pound investment will support us to make changes to the building that will improve how quickly we can see and treat people, as well as improving people’s experience of our emergency department.”
The investment will facilitate the construction of a new wrap-around extension for the emergency department, using modern construction methods.
The expansion includes a new space for the Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) and a dedicated triage area for mental health crisis support, which will contribute to improved patient flow.
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By GlobalDataIn addition, the funding will allow for the expansion of the acute assessment unit, with the addition of new ‘see and treat’ accelerated triage rooms, providing more space to treat patients.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust deputy medical director Mark Roberts said: “We will be able to significantly improve the environment in our waiting areas, which will make the whole experience better for people who need our services, who will also benefit from new digital triage and enhanced digital infrastructure ready for our electronic patient record implementation.”
Preparatory work for the project commenced earlier this month, with the construction expected to be completed before the end of the year.
The capital funds have been allocated through the national Adult Care Transformation and Innovation Fund (ACTIF).
