A huge expansion and improvement project at a Nottinghamshire hospital will start soon. Work to create a £17.6 million 'Emergency Village' at Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop is about to commence, with the Department of Health and Social Care approving the business case for the scheme last week.
The current Emergency Department will be expanded using the significant investment, which hospital bosses have said will help provide timely and high-quality care. A new Children’s Assessment Unit will be constructed next to the improved Emergency Department, enabling children to stay at Bassetlaw Hospital for a short stay, including overnight care.
Dr Kirsty Edmondson Jones, director of innovation and infrastructure at Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) and the project leader, said: “The development of the Emergency Village at Bassetlaw Hospital is an exciting and crucial step forward for our Trust and the local community. This investment will enable us to enhance and expand our Emergency Department, ensuring timely access to high-quality care for our patients. We are dedicated to creating a modern and patient-centred environment that caters to the needs of all individuals.
