Proposals submitted for two new hospitals

PLANS FOR two new hospitals at the site of Leeds General Infirmary that are set to “transform” healthcare in Yorkshire’s biggest city have been submitted to councillors.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said responses during a two-month public engagement period had helped to shape the outline plans for the new hospitals, which include a new adults’ hospital with theatres for day case procedures and added critical care facilities, and a new purpose-built Leeds Children’s Hospital.

The Trust’s acting chief executive, Yvette Oade said changes included an increased number of parking spaces in responses to concerns raised.

The development of the new hospitals is part of a 10-year ‘Hospitals of the Future’ programme designed to support patients from Leeds, Yorkshire and beyond and built around the latest technologies and innovation to offer patients the most advanced, personalised care.

Chair of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Linda Pollard said: “The potential of this development is enormous, not only for the future of health services for patients in Leeds and beyond, but also for skills and investment it will bring to the city.”

Leeds City Council leader councillor Judith Blake added: “These proposals would transform the Leeds General Infirmary site, offering enhanced specialist services and highest levels of care and support for people of all ages from Leeds and beyond.”