An endoscopy unit at a local hospital might never re-open, as plans to build a new “hub” for non-emergency treatment draw nearer.
The unit, at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley, could be officially closed forever in January as a new £10m centre, featuring two new operating theatres, is proposed to be built in its place. However, staff departures meant the endoscopy unit was closed “temporarily” in June, as it was deemed unsafe to keep it open. It has remained out of action ever since.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), which runs Wharfedale Hospital, now intends to move all of its endoscopy services to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St James’ University Hospital (SJUH).
