Norfolk and Norwich Hospital to relocate A&E to temporary unit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 11:12 · Archive

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will temporarily move its emergency department to a modular building in a car park for one year during refurbishment.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has been approved to temporarily relocate its emergency department to a modular building in Car Park I during a one-year refurbishment of the existing facility. The move will result in the loss of 42 parking spaces.

The 250 square metre building, made up of four modules, will be installed closest to the emergency department entrance. Inside, it will include a reception area, assessment areas, trolley bays and toilets. The plans state that it will have 'sufficient windows and ventilation designed to meet NHS standards'.

Nethra George, from the hospital's planning consultants Bidwells, said the proposed building would 'allow the hospital to continue to take in patients who need urgent treatment' and would enable the hospital to 'continue the safe, effective service delivery for patients'. The hospital wants to start installing the modules this month.

How it is being reported

• N&N to remove more than 40 parking spaces for temporary A&E unitNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital will move emergency department services to a modular car park building during a one-year refurbishment, losing 42 spaces.Eastern Daily Press · 5 Nov, 10:23
• N&N to remove more than 40 parking spaces for temporary A&E unitNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital will move emergency department services to a modular car park building during a one-year refurbishment, losing 42 spaces.Norwich Evening News · 5 Nov, 10:23

In this story: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital · South Norfolk District Council · Nethra George · Bidwells · Norfolk

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