Green light for £25m NHS diagnostic centre in Slough
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has secured planning approval to begin work on a £25 million NHS diagnostic centre at Upton Hospital in Slough.
The trust now has the green light from Slough Borough Council, while its own board has approved the final business case.
Planned to open in early 2025, the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will operate seven days a week, 12 hours a day, providing up to 150,000 extra tests a year for the community.
It will be kitted out with MRI and CT scanners and ultrasounds.
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Chief strategy officer James Clarke, who’s heading up the project on behalf of the trust, said: “This centre will greatly benefit the community by offering convenient access to diagnostic tests, reducing hospital visits and enabling early detection and treatment of serious illnesses.
“Its services will enhance local health and support our longer-term strategy of reducing pressure and improving services at our main hospitals.”
The centre will be accessible for all patients and located a 10-minute walk away from Slough railway station, or a five-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
Cllr Dexter J. Smith, leader of Slough Borough Council, added: “I welcome the approval of the CDC at Upton Hospital.
“I’m confident that the proposed CDC will have a positive impact in contributing to reducing health inequalities in Slough, improving overall health outcomes, and delivering a better, more personalised diagnostic experience for patients.”
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