Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have confirmed that they have secured £7.3million from the estates safety fund to reduce their critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital, helping to prevent cancelled appointments and operations.
The monies will be used to replace air handling units and undertake refurbishment in day and eye surgery theatres, support the structural remedial works on the tower block, replace roofing that is in poor condition and to support electricity compliancy works.
Joe Teape, Chief Executive, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust said: “We’ve been very open that the age and condition of our estate at Torbay Hospital is having an impact on our patients, our staff and our ability to delivery high quality care.
“While we welcome this investment to help mitigate our immediate risks, the need for significant investment in Torbay Hospital remains. We are committed to working together with our staff, patients and local people to deliver the modern hospital that our Torbay and South Devon communities deserve and need.”
Caroline Cozens, Director of Capital Development, said: “We are grateful for this much needed investment to reduce our critical infrastructure risk.
“When we received the news earlier this year that our new hospital programme would be delayed, we promised our people and communities that we would continue to explore all other funding avenues available to help manage our estates issues and this remains a top priority for us.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated staff who work really hard to minimise the impact of our estate on patient care and patient and staff experience and who ensure that we have robust mitigation and management plans in place.”
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