Preston Hospital critical care unit launch success

13th January 2020

A launch event to mark the first two phases of the expansion and refurbishment of the Critical Care Unit at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust took place on Wednesday 27 November.

The new unit will comprise of 34 beds and will feature increased natural light and enhanced patient facilities, with a focus on rehabilitation. Facilities for visitors will include a kitchen, lockers and a room for freshening up. Staff facilities are also being upgraded, with a brand-new clinical skills room and a quiet space to encourage mindfulness in the workplace.

We are delighted that we have been able to improve upon our previous facilities with our brand-new Critical Care Unit. The team are working extremely hard to make this project happen - one that is vital to the continuous improvement of our patient care. We are confident that this investment will improve both patient experience and the facilities for such a dedicated team.

Ed Denison Davies, Consultant at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals leading the project, said: “Our existing facilities needed extensive refurbishment, so the opportunity to expand and improve our unit was welcomed by the whole team. The changes we are making to both patient and staff facilities will ensure our team has everything they need to provide patient care of the highest possible quality.”

Adam Watts, Project Manager said: “IHP are delighted to be working in partnership with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals on this vitally important scheme. This new purpose-built, 34-bed Critical Care Unit will provide high quality facilities that will serve patients, relatives and members of staff. All efforts over the coming months are centred around project delivery, collaboration and consistently striving for excellence.”

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