£1.8 million given to Torbay Hospital for fire safety improvements
They money has come from Government
Almost two-million pounds is being given to Torbay Hospital for fire safety improvements.
The site, which is the third oldest hospital estate in the country, is being given money from Government 'to maintain and improve existing buildings while plans for a new hospital progress'.
Joe Teape, Chief Executive of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This funding will help us build on the work already under way to manage and reduce fire safety risks in the tower block.
“It is a welcome and important step, but further capital investment will be needed to continue the improvement work in the tower block.
“Torbay Hospital has one of the oldest hospital estates in the country and significant investment will continue to be needed to maintain and improve our existing buildings while we plan for the future.
"We will continue working with local, regional and national partners to secure the investment we need. We are grateful to our local MPs, Steve Darling, Martin Wrigley and Caroline Voaden, who continue to champion Torbay Hospital and make the case for that investment.”
"Torbay Hospital remains part of the national New Hospital Programme. The programme has been reorganised into a series of delivery waves, and Torbay and South Devon is currently included in Wave 2, with a planned construction window between 2032 and 2035.
"While planning continues for the future hospital, the Trust is continuing to invest in its current estate. Recent investment includes the £14.2 million redevelopment of the Emergency Department and improvements to maternity facilities.
"Work is also under way to refurbish the day theatres, relocate the Surgical Admission Unit, expand the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department and improve the hospital’s electrical infrastructure."