Plans to expand Derriford Hospital's urgent and emergency care pathways have began. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said it was delighted as it marked the beginning of construction of the new Emergency Care Building on Friday, October 10.

The new four-storey facility is designed to meet the growing demand for emergency care and to ensure the sickest patients receive swift, high-quality treatment. Due to open in 2028/29, the building is a £247 million investment into the healthcare estate.

The ground floor will feature an expanded Emergency Department (ED), with the existing ED space reconfigured to serve as a dedicated Paediatric ED. On the first floor, a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit will provide urgent hospital treatment for patients who require same-day care, with foll

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