North Mid to receive £4.4million investment to prepare for Winter
North Middlesex University Hospital in north London is set to receive a £4.4million investment to upgrade facilities in preparation for Winter and any further outbreaks of coronavirus.
The hospital’s A&E department is among the busiest in London, and regularly sees more than 600 people each day. The funding will pave the way for infrastructure development in A&E to improve patient flow in the hospital. This includes a larger waiting area with 50% more capacity, double the number of treatment cubicles so that the hospital is able to treat those with major injuries sooner, as well as trebling the provision of same day emergency care, so patients can go home more quickly.
Both adults and children who need treatment will benefit from the investment, with a new dedicated facility to treat patients who are frail and a redesigned paediatric A&E department. This will allow the hospital to repurpose other areas throughout the hospital so that even more patients get the right care when they need it.
Maria Kane, Chief Executive of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, said: “It’s incredibly important that people in Enfield, Haringey and beyond are able to get the emergency care they need so I’m thrilled that we will be receiving this funding.
“With coronavirus still at the forefront of many people’s minds, it’s understandable that some might be nervous about coming to the hospital. This investment will help us to provide additional treatment space, reduce overcrowding, and further improve on the robust infection control measures already in place. Not only will it make it easier for staff to provide safe care but it help us better support our community during what will inevitably be a busy winter period.”
The funding comes as part of the Governments £300million investment to help the NHS prepare for Winter.
Redevelopment work will begin in September and will be completed at the start of 2021.