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Faster Emergency Care Promised with New Redhill Centre
8 Feb
Summary
- A new Urgent Treatment Centre is planned for East Surrey Hospital.
- The centre aims to provide faster diagnosis and treatment for emergencies.
- NHS England has invested £8.6m for the new facility.
Plans have been announced for a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. This development addresses a gap, as the hospital currently lacks a co-located UTC alongside its emergency department and same-day emergency care unit.
The new centre will be situated next to the existing emergency department. Its primary function will be to assess and treat patients presenting with non-life-threatening emergencies. The trust anticipates this will lead to faster diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for these patients.
This significant project is backed by an £8.6m investment from NHS England. Subject to necessary approvals, construction is slated to commence in the summer, with the UTC anticipated to open its doors in the latter half of 2027. This initiative aligns with the NHS's 10-year plan to expand same-day emergency care services.
