Construction of the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre has reached a significant milestone this week, with the concrete frame of the three-storey facility now taking shape at Colin Campbell Court.
The new centre, being developed by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, promises to deliver high-quality diagnostic services for residents in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
Once completed, it will house over 14 different diagnostic services, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray, as well as ECHO, ECG, and EEG testing.
The decision to locate the centre in the heart of the city reflects the Trust’s commitment to making healthcare more accessible.
Once completed, it will house over 14 different diagnostic services
With convenient public transport links and nearby parking, the facility will offer appointments from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday, reducing the need for patients to travel to Derriford Hospital for routine tests.
Nicki Collas, Associate Director, Future Hospital Programme, said: “To see the construction of the concrete frame is a really significant milestone for us.
“This building will improve health by offering convenient and accessible diagnostic services closer to patients' homes, leading to earlier and faster diagnoses and quicker and more effective treatment, potentially saving lives.
“The city centre location will help reduce pressure on Derriford hospital, will improve patient outcomes, and address health inequalities in the city.
“We’re excited to be delivering this much needed service to the people of Plymouth and the surrounding areas”.
To see the construction of the concrete frame is a really significant milestone for us
Councillor Mary Aspinall, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said: “This is great to see: real progress on a centre that could help save lives in Plymouth and certainly radically improve people’s health. Diagnostic tests play such an important role in helping our NHS identify issues and treat them early on.
“Having access in the city centre to an array of tests is so important for our residents, especially those living in nearby neighbourhoods of Stonehouse, Millbay, and Devonport.
“If we want to make Plymouth a great place to grow up and grow old, having better access to health facilities is key! It’s brilliant to see so much progress at this very important site.”
Top image: Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre takes shape