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Work is well underway on the brand new four-storey development at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI).
On Thursday 23rd January 2025, a crane was on site to lift the new air handling units into our plantroom on the top floor.
The development, which will be home to WWL's new endoscopy services at RAEI, will provide quicker access to endoscopy procedures, ultimately leading to better outcomes for patients, as well as an improved environment for both patients and staff.
It is due to be completed by Summer 2025 and construction plans have been carefully designed to ensure that current endoscopy services continue to be delivered while the work is undertaken. In total, £14.5m is being invested into endoscopy services across WWL’s RAEI and Leigh Infirmary sites.
At the RAEI, the development will support the expansion and reconfiguration of the endoscopy unit, which was built nearly 20 years ago, to provide facilities that meet the requirements for modern service delivery. This will ensure that patients will be receiving the highest possible standards of care, with improvements in privacy and dignity, increased patient choice, and more timely appointments.