A new orthopaedic hospital is on schedule to finally open its doors in the new year after nearly three years of development.
The Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence will open at the Montagu Hospital site at a cost of £14.9 million.
It is hoped that the new facility – which was constructed entirely off-site – will reduce waiting times for residents of South Yorkshire, with 2,200 procedures expected to take place within the first year of operation.
Mr Ranjit Pande, Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) said: “This is a wonderful development for the people of South Yorkshire, and a testament to our commitment to work together, as providers across the region, to do our very best for local patients.”
The site will feature two state-of-the-art theatre units, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery suite, in addition to 12 inpatient beds, and the procedures available at the MEOC will include hip and knee replacements alongside foot, ankle, hand, wrist, and shoulder surgery.
Gavin Boyle, Chief Executive at NHS South Yorkshire, said: “We are working hard across our system to reduce the time that our patients are waiting for operations. This investment is extremely welcome and will provide us with a fantastic facility that will give people from across South Yorkshire better and faster access to services.”
The project commenced planning and development in late 2021, and construction work commenced in July 2023 with an anticipated handover date of mid-December and an opening date of early January 2024.
Jon Sargeant, Chief Financial Officer at DBTH and Senior Responsible Officer for the project, said: “The MEOC is a testament to our commitment to enhancing patient care and reducing waiting times for orthopaedic procedures. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our efforts to improve healthcare services in South Yorkshire.”
The facility was constructed almost entirely off-site, with 90% of the project completed before being transported to its permanent location in September, and will be open 48 weeks across the year.
