Norfolk hospital plans temporary A&E units in car park

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 07:28 · Archive

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital wants to move parts of its emergency department into a temporary modular building in a car park for one year during refurbishment.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) has submitted plans to move parts of its emergency department into a temporary modular building in a car park during refurbishment of the existing emergency department. The hospital is seeking planning permission from South Norfolk District Council, which will decide on the application at a later date.

The temporary facility would be installed in Car Park I, positioned closest to the emergency department entrance. The hospital wants to start installing the modules next month. The relocation would result in the temporary loss of 42 parking spaces during the works.

The four-module building would cover 250 square metres of space and include a reception area, assessment areas, trolley bays and toilets. According to the plans, it will have 'sufficient windows and ventilation designed to meet NHS standards'.

Nethra George, from NNUH's planning consultants Bidwells, said the temporary building would allow the hospital to 'continue to take in patients who need urgent treatment'. She added that it would enable the hospital to 'continue the safe, effective service delivery for patients' while the existing emergency department is refurbished.

The hospital plans for the temporary structure to remain in place for one year to allow critical treatment to continue during the refurbishment work.

How it is being reported

• Hospital plans could see 42 parking spaces temporarily lost during A&E revampPart of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital's emergency department could temporarily relocate to a car park during refurbishment work.Norwich Evening News · 13 Oct, 06:47
• Hospital plans could see 42 parking spaces temporarily lost during A&E revampPart of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital's emergency department could temporarily relocate to a car park during refurbishment work.Eastern Daily Press · 13 Oct, 06:47
• Temporary A&E units planned for hospital car parkThe Norfolk and Norwich says they will be in place for a year while refurbishment work takes placeBBC Norfolk · 12 Oct, 06:16

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