New Urgent Treatment Centre to open at Salisbury Hospital later this year
The Urgent Treatment Centre will be a purpose-built facility to treat minor conditions that aren't life-threatening
A new, £7 million, Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is to open at Salisbury District Hospital later this year to boost access to urgent care for non-life threatening illnesses and injury.
Funded by NHS England, it will allow Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust to develop a modern and purpose-built facility which will improve patient flow and access to care services.
It's expected to be operational by Autumn 2026.
Other hospitals within the BSW Hospital's group already have Urgent Treatment Centres established, including at Bath's Royal United Hospital and Swindon's Great Western Hospital. They've proven effective in quickly getting patients to the care they need.
The UTC will treat minor injuries, breaks and sprains, cuts, infections, as well as other health issues that require same day treatment, but aren't a risk to life. It means staff in the Emergency Department can provide more support to those with the most severe or life-threatening conditions, allowing them to be treated faster and with more specialised care.
It's also part of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust’s ongoing work to improve access to care and ensure patients receive timely, high-quality treatment when they need it.
Nick Johnson, Managing Director at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This new Urgent Treatment Centre is all about improving care for our patients. It will make it easier for people with urgent health needs to be seen quickly, while also allowing our Emergency Department teams to focus on those who are most unwell. It’s a really positive step forward for patients and for our staff.”