Urgent and Emergency Care Centre

Scarborough Hospital

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Sector

Healthcare

Location

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Project Value

£47m

Architect

N/A

Main Contractor

Integrated Health Projects (IHP)

Specialist Door Solutions was recently commissioned to provide a range of doorsets for the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) at Scarborough Hospital - a significant milestone in healthcare infrastructure for the region.

About the project.

The £47 million facility, the largest capital investment ever undertaken by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was designed to replace the existing A&E department and transform urgent care services.

The project's primary objectives were to reduce patient waiting times by enhancing patient flow, improve overall treatment efficiency and expand available floor space while maintaining bed capacity.

Key features:

Two-storey facility combining and expanding current emergency services
Dedicated diagnostic zone with CT scanner and X-ray machines
Secure area for treating highly infectious diseases
Ability to partition the building for managing large-scale outbreaks

Project overview.

Project: UECC at Scarborough Hospital

Customer: York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Contractor: Integrated Health Projects

SDS products used: Dfendoor, Lamdoor, Shieldoor

Construction excellence.

IHP's performance as the principal contractor was exemplary, achieving a perfect 100% score four times in every quality check under the 'Considerate Constructors' scheme - assessing IHP’s application of its three key Code of Considerate Practice themes of Respecting the Community, Protecting the Environment, and Valuing the Workforce. IHP went on to win an award with Constructing Excellence for the UECC project, under the category of Integration and Collaborative Working.

Key outcomes and benefits.

The new UECC is set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in Scarborough:

Nearly doubling the available space at Scarborough Hospital.
Improving patient privacy and dignity with single-room accommodation.
Enhancing infection prevention rates.
Providing a better working environment for staff, aiding recruitment and retention.
Offering dedicated areas for children's treatment and patients with special needs.

Community benefits.

Beyond healthcare improvements, the project has delivered significant community benefits:

Created jobs for 48 previously unemployed local people.
Provided work experience for 54 apprentices.
Implemented various educational initiatives.

Summary.

The UECC project at Scarborough Hospital stands as a testament to collaborative effort, innovative design, and community-focused healthcare infrastructure development. It is poised to significantly enhance urgent and emergency care services for the Scarborough community for years to come.