The proposed modern building will provide dedicated ward, theatre, recovery and recuperation space for many of our highly specialist services, which are currently located in accommodation which isn’t good enough and is costly to maintain. The services we hope to relocate to the new hospital include:
- adult critical care
- burn care
- North East Assisted Ventilation Service
- out-patient elements of maternity services and
- cystic fibrosis.
Why is the building needed?
At the moment our specialist services are provided from a range of older buildings that are not good enough and cost a lot to maintain. Some of the facilities need to be replaced, refurbished or upgraded urgently, because they don’t meet the standards we want for our patients.
The graphic above explains the huge benefits the proposed new building would bring to patients and staff.
About the new specialist hospital building
The proposed building will be built next to the Leazes wing on the Royal Victoria Infirmary site and will include four contemporary clinical floors supported by unique rooftop rehabilitation facilities.
As well as providing a high-quality, modern environment for specialist care, key features include:
- A main entrance providing reception area, patient information, coffee shop and seating area as well as a separate entrance for foetal medicine and the women’s health unit.
- A bridge link between the new specialist hospital building and the Leazes Wing to enable easy movement across other floors.
- A central ‘street’ providing clear signage and spacious walkways so that everyone can find their way easily. The building will also be set around three internal courtyards where there will be areas to enjoy the natural surroundings, light and space.
- A unique outdoor, rooftop space where patients can enjoy fresh air and relaxation to support rehabilitation and well being.
Our commitment to sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of this project and we will make sure that the building meets the ambitions of our Climate Emergency Strategy 2020-25 and our commitment to become a net zero carbon organisation by 2040.
We have also set ourselves a target to achieve net zero carbon ‘in use’ and an outstanding rating from BREEAM, a world renowned sustainability assessment.
We’d love to know what you think about our plans
Your views will help make this building right for everyone who uses it.
We have produced an information leaflet which you can download below.
A New Specialist Hospital Building at the Royal Victoria InfirmaryYou can tell us what you think about our plans by email at [email protected] or write to:
New Buildings, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Room 61, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN.
