Tilbury Douglas has completed the £20.5m expansion of the Emergency Department and theatre suite at Aintree University Hospital for the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The new two-story extension at Aintree University Hospital features brand-new hybrid operating theatres, improved assessment areas, upgrades to the Radiology Department, and improvements to the ambulance drop-off facilities on the ground floor.
A new Stroke Emergency Assessment Unit has been formed to ensure that patients receive rapid clinical evaluations using a CT scanner, allowing for quicker administration of treatments, which will maximise their chances of full recovery.
Aintree University Hospital can treat patients quicker than ever
The new suites, which welcomed their first patient on September 13, enable simultaneous surgery and advanced imaging in a single theatre. This allows vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists to perform endovascular procedures, treating blood vessel issues without open surgery.
Patients treated by this team will experience notably shorter recovery times, leading to a reduction in waiting lists.
“It is a great achievement from all those involved to be able to hand over the completed project to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,” said Phil Shaw, divisional director for the North West at Tilbury Douglas.
Working alongside local SMEs
The project team worked with 93% of local businesses, all of which were small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The team were able to deliver a remarkable return on investment in terms of social value at 78%, dedicated over 210 hours of their own time to volunteer efforts.
Social value initiatives included the conversion of a previously inaccessible and underused courtyard into a relaxing garden designed to alleviate stress for hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
The project helped facilitate over 200 apprentice weeks during its course on-site, contributing to the growth and development of the workforce.
“The new facilities will enable health professionals to deliver the care that patients deserve in a space fit for purpose with an enhanced layout. This will allow them to manoeuvre more quickly, driving clinical efficiencies and enhanced patient care for the local community,” concluded Shaw.
