New critical care building reaches milestone

A new critical care department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary has celebrated a "pivotal milestone" with the completion of the building's main framework.

Construction on the new building began in January and is due to finish in winter next year, according to Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH).

The new department will feature advanced technology, a reception area, family room, waiting space, on-site pharmacy and be staffed by critical care specialists.

"Each milestone brings us closer to a modern, purpose-built environment," said Dr Kirsty Edmondson-Jones, director of infrastructure.

She said she was "delighted" to see the progress of the department.

It is due to have 22 beds in patient bays and people who require close monitoring after complex surgeries will also be treated at the department.

Dr Edmonson-Jones said: "This development will ensure our patients receive care in a space designed for the future, supporting the best possible outcomes."

Pupils from Plover School and Town Field Primary School recently drew colourful pictures to decorate the hoardings around the construction site.

David Grasham, from VINCI Building, said this was a "fantastic way of helping to make the site more cheerful and feature positive images and messages".

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