The opening of the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is pushed back by another six months.
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceThe Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital was slated to open in the spring, already some six years behind schedule.Managing director Rachel Barlow said she was "confident" with the new date.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service said construction workers will hand over the keys to the hospital by spring, but it will take a further 26 weeks to induct staff and carry out clinical testing scenarios. When completed, the new hospital will have more than 700 beds, 11 operating theatres, an emergency unit and maternity services.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust will continue to provide out-patient clinics, day-surgery and routine diagnostics at Sandwell and City Hospital sitesWork on the hospital paused after the collapse of construction giant CarillionMs Barlow, managing director of Midland Metropolitan Programme, announced the delay at Sandwell Council's health overview and scrutiny meeting.
She added the vision for the hospital is to "transform clinical services" and act as a "catalyst to enhance care and treatment and improve life chances and health outcomes for our communities."
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