The end is in sight...

Bricks keep on falling, as we get closer to the end of the demolition. Once the site is cleared of debris, the building work can begin!




Did you know...Our new A&E will be the UK's first frality-friendly A&E, meaning that it is designed with the needs of our oldest and most vulnerable patients in mind.

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