After years waiting for the green light, the government said to the hospital that it would finally get a transformation of 1.5 billion
New aerial images have been shared with what the North Manchester general hospital could look like after a reconstruction of 1.5 billion.
In January, after years of waiting for the green light, the hospital was informed by the government that it would finally obtain its transformation. The initial plans were drawn up after the Minister of the Prime at the time, Boris Johnsons 2019, promises that the hospital would be rebuilt, but the previous government refused to commit a final figure or a start date for construction.
But the last announcement of the Secretary of Health, Wes Street, confirmed that North Manchester General will receive between 1 billion to 1.5 billion funding and an start date from 2027.
The news has followed a large campaign of Manchester evening news to rebuild the faulty structure of the era of the 1870s. We urged the government to commit to finance this unique opportunity to create a hospital that will save lives, adapted to the next 150 years and will start to build.
The complete plans would see the domain of the ruined hospital transformed into a advanced establishment as well as the regeneration of this part of the city, including new desperately necessary accommodation. These plans are now being revised, with new CGI views shared on what the hospital might look like.
The North Manchester General Hospital is in a state of distress as it was described by some as a “19th century workhouse”. The staff declares the daily problems caused by the aging field, the operational rooms being forced to close due to ruined ceilings.
“The aging of the hospital means that we are faced with major daily challenges,” said Professor Matt Makin, hospital medical director. “The new hospital development gives us the opportunity for civic regeneration to combat some of the results we see in cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases and cancer.
“We really have to reduce these health inequalities.”
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“I can't wait to work in a more recent and modern hospital that will see the same great care, provided in a much better environment that will improve patient care,” said the Amy Curran district sister. “It will also give us an easier opportunity to isolate patients in more recent buildings, because it is something with which we are fighting for the moment.”
The plans approved by the Manchester Council in 2021, while the hospital awaited a government decision, in particular:
- A new general hospital of district entirely modernized with a renovated A&E, an appointment center, work services, operational rooms, X-rays and external patients, where care and treatment are closely integrated into community services and supported by advanced digital systems and remote monitoring
- An education center to attract, train and develop the regions of the best doctors, nurses and health workers
- New accommodation that could include workers' accommodation, social housing and resignation care for those who are not sick enough to be in the hospital and not good enough to be at home
- A wellness center to provide community care and support with CAF, allowances and a village green
- Stores and offices that would stimulate local businesses and jobs
“I am incredibly proud to share the fantastic news according to which North Manchester General was confirmed as one of the first projects of the revitalized program of revitalized hospitals of the government. With an investment of up to 1.5 billion, this redevelopment represents a unique occasion of the generation to transform health care in North Manchester,” (MFT), which works North Manchester General.
“This is an important step for our city and our communities. For too long, local residents have been faced with some of the most important health challenges in the country.
“Now they will have access to world -class basic installations they deserve.”
The new hospital will be built in a different area from the Crumpsall site to the old estate, rather than the current and recommented buildings. This means that North Manchester General will not have to close because it is transformed and there will be no impact on patient capacity or care.
“This redevelopment is the cornerstone of the transformation of North Manchester,” added the mayor of the Grand Manchester, Andy Burnham. “It is regeneration, opportunities and better health for everyone.”
