The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed to James Wild MP that QEH has been allocated nearly £3 million of funding from the Estates Safety Fund.
In a letter to James, the Health Minister confirmed this funding is to mitigate infrastructure and safety risk and has been allocated for improvements to medical gas systems, electrical systems, and fixed and/or plant equipment, lift upgrade or replacement, and fire safety works. It is in addition to significant funding that is provided specifically to manage RAAC issues.
Commenting James Wild MP said:
“This is welcome funding to help address safety issues for staff and patients at QEH in addition to specific RAAC funding. The sooner we get on with the new QEH the better as it will deliver cutting edge facilities rather than spending on the existing buildings. QEH’s plans continue to progress well and I am working closely with them including to get approval for the key multi-storey car park.”
