Plans for 2 new 'state-of-the-art' hospitals for Leeds revealed
Work on the buildings, which reflect the landscape and scenery of Yorkshire, will start in 2023
Parts of Leeds General Infirmary are being demolished to make way for a new adults hospital and a new Leeds Children’s Hospital.
Work on the buildings, which reflect the landscape and scenery of Yorkshire, will start in 2023.
The plans have been described as 'one of the most significant healthcare projects in the UK'.
Julian Hartley, Chief Executive of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said:
“The building of our two new hospitals is the most important development in Leeds city centre for a generation. And, in terms of hospital-based healthcare, it’s the most important development in the city centre since 1868, when Leeds General Infirmary was first built.
“These inspirational designs will see not only the creation of world class medical and research facilities, but also the creation of a landmark public building, of real architectural quality, of which Leeds can truly be proud.”
For the first time in Leeds, a brand-new Leeds Children’s Hospital (LCH) will bring all clinical services for children and young people under one roof.
This will allow the hospital to expand and meet the demand for highly specialised services in areas including cancer treatment, neurology, liver, kidney and bone marrow transplantation and congenital heart surgery.
A new Maternity Centre will give mums-to-be more choice about how they give birth, helping to make sure they are able to stay with their new babies, even if they need extra care.
The new adults’ hospital will help support patients with all aspects of their care, from those attending for an outpatient appointment or a day case surgical procedure, to those needing our most advanced specialist care and support to recover from critical illness or injury.
A 24-bed extension to the critical care unit will also provide extra capacity for treating patient.
Both hospitals will be used by people across the Yorkshire and Humber regions, and in some cases even further afield.
The Hospitals of the Future project is part of the government’s commitment to build 40 hospitals by 2030, backed by an initial £3.7 billion.