BY Sam Walker | Monday 19 August 2024
High-quality and easily accessible health facilities in Hull city centre have moved a step closer after a contractor was appointed to support the delivery of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
Ridge and Partners LLP has been awarded a Multi-Disciplinary Services Team (MDST) contract by Hull City Council to support the provision of the CDC on the corner of Albion Street and Bond Street.
The council is in a funding agreement with NHS England and Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to build a £14m NHS CDC as part of the former Albion Square development.
The construction project will be delivered through the council’s contractual arrangements with VINCI Construction Ltd.
The CDC will welcome thousands of patients annually, relieving the strain on acute hospitals whilst also creating around 100 local jobs.
It will feature a range of services including MRI, X-ray, CT scanning and ultrasounds, whilst it is also expected to benefit the wider city centre economy due to increased footfall from patient numbers.
Cllr Linda Chambers, portfolio holder for public health at the council, said: “It is great news that the council has appointed a contractor to support the delivery of this project.
“The success of this scheme is important to the city and its residents and the specialised knowledge and expertise within the MDST will enhance our council team and transfer skills to help with future similar projects.
“The CDC will provide high-quality, easily accessible health facilities in the city centre and is a fantastic opportunity to improve the health of people in and around Hull.
“Early diagnosis is essential to early treatment and positive outcomes for patients and their families and the CDC will help to do that.”
