The project is expected to cost £1.9m and will increase capacity in the unit
Work has begun on a new stroke unit refurbishment at Lincoln County Hospital(Image: Henry Brothers Construction)
Refurbishment works have begun at Lincoln County Hospital to expand its Stroke Unit.
As part of a £1.9m scheme, Navenby Ward will be reconfigured and improved to increase capacity in the unit.
The two five-bay wards will be merged into a single Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, the mechanical, electrical and plumbing will be modernised and there will be layout changes to ancillary compartments.
The existing ward will also be refreshed with new floors, doors, decorations, and lighting.
The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust appointed Henry Brothers Construction to the project under the Pagabo Refit and Refurbishment Framework.
Managing director of Henry Brothers Construction, Ian Taylor, said: “We are very pleased to have begun work on this project at Lincoln County Hospital which will improve patient services and provide a more attractive place for hospital staff to work.
“Henry Brothers Construction is currently delivering a number of healthcare schemes for hospitals across the East Midlands, and has recently completed a new Endoscopy Unit in Leicester.”
He added: “We are extremely proud to play a part in supporting our local hospitals as they enhance their buildings and facilities to deliver even better care for patients.”
Following refurbishment of Navenby Ward, phase two of the scheme will begin on the existing Stroke Unit.