THREE new wards at Altnagelvin Hospital have opened ahead of schedule to help provide bed space during the coronavirus pandemic.
They are part of the hospital’s north wing development and had been scheduled to open in June.
But the Western Trust says their opening was fast tracked as part of its plan to manage Covid-19 “surge capacity”.
Western Trust Chief Executive, Dr Anne Kilgallen, said: “I would like to thank everyone involved for the significant effort undertaken to bring this invaluable space into operation as quickly as possible.
“Particular thanks goes to Farrans Construction, their subcontractors and supply chain, for their support and commitment to delivering this for the hospital, in the face of extreme challenges to the construction sector.
“I would also like to thank the Design Team, led by HLM architects, the Department of Finance’s Health Project Team, CPD Health Projects and the Trust’s own Strategic Capital Development team, for all their hard work and personal efforts.North Wing Ward Photo 2
“In what are very demanding times, the three new wards will allow us to provide clinical care and treatment to our patients in single ensuite rooms.
“This will improve the quality and experience for our patients, whilst support staff in their roles.”
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