NHS services moving to Elizabeth Quarter site in Scunthorpe
RDaSH is bringing a number of departments together
Keys have been handed over for Scunthorpe’s Elizabeth Quarter, allowing NHS services to move into the town centre.
RDaSH will provide mental health, learning disability, and therapy services from 8am to 8pm.
North Lincolnshire Council says the move makes care more accessible while boosting the town centre, with free parking and local amenities.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a major moment for Scunthorpe. Bringing NHS services into the town centre makes them easier to access and in a welcoming, accessible place.
“With the number of staff and visitors to the site reaching into the high hundreds every week, this is also a great boost for the town centre. Visitors can park for free for two hours and will be able to take advantage of local facilities, including St John’s Market, the new Discover gallery at 20-21 and all the town centre activities and events we organise.
“Coming after the opening of the Clinical Diagnostic Centre in the heart of town, we are enabling people to live healthier lives as well as helping our town centre thrive.”
Officials say RDaSH will lease the office and clinical space for 15 years, enabling a wide range of mental health, learning disability, neurodiversity, and talking therapy services to be delivered right in the town centre.
The new facilities will include consultation spaces, clinical rooms and group areas, supporting appointments, therapy sessions and everyday help for adults, families and the whole community.
The site's opening hours will be 8am to 8pm.