Hospitals in Liverpool

[buggedboy]

Good news. Looks like we're back on schedule, with a detailed application scheduled to go in within 7-8 months and building work by next February.

[Rollingstone Gather]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

It's a crazy world in which we have to go down the PFI route in order to get hospitals built when we spend tens of billions on maintaining a nuclear deterrent.

But it's where we are and it's a case of PFI or sweet FA.

..but at least they get built. The private contracted builders take all the risk for building it.

Government/defence procurement have a poor record at building stuff to any timescale. Just look at the Nimrod.

I'm playing devils advocate here, a politician does not want to take the blame for a hospital that is 9 years late...

[Paul D]

£288m Alder Hey Hospital plans “absolutely outstanding”

ALDER Hey bosses today said final design ideas for a new £288m hospital were “absolutely outstanding”.

Construction companies have been busy putting forward their ideas to trust chiefs in secret crunch talks during the last few weeks.

Laing and Balfour Beatty were named last year as the two companies going head-to-head to be named preferred bidder for the hospital, called the Children’s Health Park.

A final decision on the plans will be made in November, when they will be revealed to the public.

Building work should start late next year.

Chief executive Louise Shepherd said: “Alder Hey remains firmly on-track to deliver our ambitious plans to build a new world-class children’s hospital.

“Staff, patients and families across the trust have been working closely for months on its design with two bidding consortia who are competing for the prestigious contract to build the first Children’s Health Park in Europe.

“The first draft of their designs have been formally shared with the trust this week, and both are absolutely outstanding.

“They have both captured the vision we set out in our original specification for a truly iconic, unique healthcare environment for children that will set Alder Hey apart from anything available in the UK.

“We are delighted with them and know that they will radically improve the care we can give our children in the future.”

The new hospital will be built on part of Springfield Park, in West Derby.

New parkland will be created once old buildings are bulldozed, and at least half of the space would remain open to the public during construction.

The hospital would effectively be turned at a 90 degree angle.

Alder Hey was built nearly 100 years ago, with the oldest parts starting life as a home for paupers.

The Victorian wards, designed by the legendary Florence Nightingale, are not up to modern healthcare standards, according to hospital chiefs.

Departments are not in a logical order, making life difficult for patients and staff.

It is understood a new Alder Hey would see A&E placed next to other important departments such as intensive care and X-ray.

The vision also includes more private wards and single rooms.

Ms Shepherd added: “We shall be working further with both bidders over the next four months before making a final decision as to whom to award the contract in November.

“We shall then be in a position to share the plans widely with our patients and families and the people of Merseyside and, subject to agreeing final planning issues with Liverpool City Council, plan to start work on-site at the end of 2012.”

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[Chris J]

Horizon/Carillion compete for new £400m Royal Hospital.

21 Jul 2011, 09:25

Two bidders competing for a 30-year Private Finance Initiative contract with Royal Liverpool University Hospital have been confirmed.

The two shortlisted include:
Horizon - a consortium of Spanish-based FCC, John Laing Investments and Interserve Investments with Sheppard Robson, John Cooper Architecture, and Spanish practices Aidhos Architects and Lamela Architects as architectural advisors
Carillion - the team consists of architect firms NBBJ and HKS, with Uberior Infrastructure Investments, which is part of the Lloyds Banking Group

Each team spent 14 weeks between February and May 2011 working with Royal Liverpool's doctors, nurses and other staff on their designs, along with representatives of the patient's council.

The contract is worth over £400m and would involve the design, build and operation of the 1m sq ft new hospital on a cleared site next to the current base being replaced.

Judith Greensmith, chair and design champion, said: "We are very excited to have reached another milestone on the journey to the new Royal. We chose these bidders because we felt they offered the best overall proposal for the new Royal. We want to make sure that the new hospital allows us to offer 21st century care for our patients, in a building that our city can be proud of.

"We have worked with staff and patients during this process - looking at everything from where we locate departments to ensuring that people can find their way round. We are really looking forward to working with Carillion and Horizon over the next few months as we choose our final bidder."

The final phase of competition will now begin and the winning design and company will be announced in spring 2012.

Subject to NHS and Department of Health approval and planning permission, the contract for the new hospital will be signed and work will start on site in early 2013.

Balfour Beatty, which was bidding on its own with BDP as architectural advisors, featured in the final three after making the shortlist last year.

Horizon/Carillion compete for new £400m Royal Hospital...

A few Pics
The front as it stands now.

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A vision of the future
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[baias]

700 million pounds and two new, great, world class hospitals for the met area....that is splendid, superb news

[Howie_P]

£451m Royal Liverpool hospital plans should be put on hold amid PFI cost fears, say MPs
by Rob Merrick, Liverpool Daily Post
Aug 19 2011



THE £451m scheme to rebuild the Royal Liverpool Hospital should be put on hold amid fresh evidence that the use of private cash will impose crippling costs, MPs say today.

Claims that the private finance initiative (PFI) offers better value for money for infrastructure projects than upfront government funds are rigged, the Treasury Select Committee suggests.

Its damning report warns of an "assessment bias" that wrongly backs PFI – highlighting the example of the desperately-needed new city centre hospital, given the go-ahead last year. And it concludes: "We ask the government to give further consideration before proceeding with the procurement, in its present form, of the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospital."

Any such delay would be greeted with alarm and dismay in Liverpool, because the current, ageing 1970s-built hospital has been described as "like a little bit of Eastern Europe".

Furthermore, government funds for capital investment have been slashed – leading most school and health chiefs to conclude that PFI is "the only game in town" for new projects.

Indeed, on the very day that the Royal Liverpool was given the green light, the government axed a planned £464m new hospital in the North-East because it wasn't a PFI scheme.

But, Andrew Tyrie, the committee's Conservative chairman said it was time to change course, saying: "We can't carry on as we are, expecting the next generation of taxpayers to pick up the tab.

"PFI should only be used where we can show clear benefits for the taxpayer. This will be tough in the short term, but it should benefit the economy and public finances in the longer term."

Continues >>

[buggedboy]

Remember these are just back bench MPs. This is a cautionary warning from a slect committee, the parliamentary equivalent of a think tank.

The government want this project to go ahead and will simply ignore the select committee.

[aek-94]

I hope it does go ahead. The current building is really ugly, although the entrance looks nice and modern.

[GLCBanana]

Of all the PFI schemes in the country, the Royal was singled out for criticism by the committee. Which struck me as odd, until the news report showed that American guy Sam Semoff of the 'Keep Our NHS Public' campaign being interviewed. The same guy who's been banging on for years about the Royal and launched several legal challenges before treasury funding was eventually granted, has now been giving evidence to the select committee in a further attempt to scupper the project.

He seems to 'represent' the Keep Our NHS Public campaign in the same way as Wayne Colquin 'represents' the Liverpool Preservation Trust.

[AnonyMiss]

I think.

[Paul D]

£94m plan to move Merseyside's cancer services from Wirral to the Royal Hospital Liverpool revealed

A £94M plan to transfer Merseyside's cancer services from Wirral to the Royal Hospital Liverpool site was today revealed.

The ECHO reported in July that a plan to transfer Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology to Liverpool was being discussed.

But the hospitals today released more information about the proposal.

A satellite centre was set to remain in Wirral, and Clatterbridge would run the Liverpool site.

A joint statement said: "The proposed investment in the region’s cancer services would see Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology expand its services to create a world class cancer centre on the same campus as the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital by 2017.

"The investment will enhance the patient experience and improve outcomes for patients from across the region.

"Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology will continue to deliver chemotherapy, radiotherapy and outpatient services from the Clatterbridge site for Wirral and West Cheshire patients.

"The proposal is still in its early stages and a business case will be developed, informed by public and stakeholder engagement, over the next 12-18 months.

"Formal public consultation will take place once a business case has demonstrated its affordability and has been approved by Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology and its Commissioners."

Funding options were being discussed.

The proposal was set to be discussed at a regional Primary Care Trust (PCT) board meeting next Wednesday.

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[buggedboy]

Sounds good and would align well with the health/science campus being developed there.

[Megga]

But more jobs lost on the Wirral!!

[Paul D]

£20m plan to rebuild Fazakerley Hospital’s A&E department



A MERSEYSIDE hospital has unveiled a £20m plan to rebuild its A&E department.

The blueprint will also see Fazakerley Hospital’s intensive care and cardiology units transformed.

Under the proposals, A&E will be extended to allow more room for patients, while intensive care will be expanded by 24 beds.

The hospital’s fracture clinic was also set to move into a new purpose-built department.

Catherine Beardshaw, Chief Executive, said: “We are about to embark on a very exciting project that will ensure we can provide the best quality care to patients in modern, fit-for-purpose facilities.

“The result will be a much more patient-friendly environment.

“The A&E department, fracture clinic, critical care and cardiology are some of our busiest areas.”

She added: “This project will help us meet demands for emergency care while providing that care in a fit-for-purpose, spacious environment.”

Health chiefs said roof lights on the ceilings would allow more natural light into the building, creating a brighter environment for patients, staff and visitors.

There will also be significant changes to the roads directly outside the hospital to improve A&E access for ambulances and pedestrians.

The trust will fund the project itself from cash held in its reserves.

Other recent development at the hospital has seen a new Elective Care Centre, physiotherapy department, diabetes centre, therapies centre and refurbished radiology department.

Dr John Hollingsworth, consultant in the A&E department, said: “Staff working in the hospital have been closely involved in the planning of the new buildings to make sure the physical surroundings allow us to provide care and treatment in the best way.

“More light in the waiting areas and treatment rooms will help keep patients calm in what, are often, distressing situations.

“Using space more wisely and putting the departments that work together physically closer to each other will mean less disruption for patients and their treatment will be quicker.”

Shirley Brady, Clinical Manager for the intensive care department, said: “We deal with the sickest patients in the hospital.

“To have additional beds in a better environment will help give patients the best chance of recovery both physically and psychologically.

“The quicker the patients’ recovery in critical care, the better their chances are of an overall recovery.”

The building project will see several months of disruption and motorists using access roads to the hospital may face diversions.

Information about these will be posted around the hospital and appear on its website.

Hospital chiefs are seeking planning permission for the project with an application being submitted to Liverpool City Council this month.

If approved, it will take just over two years to complete.

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[Chris B]

From the Planning Explorer -

Application Number - 12F/0030
Site Address - Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Road Liverpool L7 8XP
Proposal - To erect a new build research and development centre (B10 innovation centre use class B1); internal new road alignments; car park; and soft and hard landscaping at Liverpool Royal Hospital, Daulby Street
Applicant - Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust

Link - http://northgate.liverpool.gov.uk/Pl...DAURI=PLANNING

[Paul D]

Great news with the planning app going in,I'm desperate too see the Royal go on site,great news regarding Fazakerley too.

[GLCBanana]

Originally Posted by Chris B

From the Planning Explorer -

Application Number - 12F/0030
Site Address - Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Road Liverpool L7 8XP
Proposal - To erect a new build research and development centre (B10 innovation centre use class B1); internal new road alignments; car park; and soft and hard landscaping at Liverpool Royal Hospital, Daulby Street
Applicant - Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust

Link - http://northgate.liverpool.gov.uk/Pl...DAURI=PLANNING

This isn't the full planning app for the new hospital, the red line boundary just covers the car park on Daulby Street opposite the Roy Castle centre.

[superla]

Does anyone have a link to the map outlining where the building will be sited in relation to the already built Duncan building?

[Chris J]

Plans by architects Taylor Young for a £20m scheme at Aintree University Hospital have been submitted to Liverpool City Council.

Under the proposals, the accident and emergency department will be extended to allow more room for patients receiving treatment and new 'see and treat' rooms will be built to help the flow of patients through the department. The critical care department will be expanded by 24 beds. The fracture clinic will move into a new purpose-built department to improve access for patients requiring treatment and cardiology will be centralised to ensure greater access between the department and coronary care.

More Here....Latest phase of new-look Aintree Hospital in for planning

[MR KITE]

Originally Posted by Chris B

From the Planning Explorer -

Application Number - 12F/0030
Site Address - Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Road Liverpool L7 8XP
Proposal - To erect a new build research and development centre (B10 innovation centre use class B1); internal new road alignments; car park; and soft and hard landscaping at Liverpool Royal Hospital, Daulby Street
Applicant - Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust

Link - http://northgate.liverpool.gov.uk/Pl...DAURI=PLANNING

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Royal Liverpool submits planning application for BioInnovation centre


The trust has submitted a planning application for a 70,000 sq ft Liverpool BioInnovation Centre, to provide commercial scale laboratory space to develop new treatments and medical technologies for the market.

A statement issued by the trust this afternoon said the centre would be the “first step towards the creation of a city centre BioCampus that will place Liverpool alongside Boston and Singapore as a leading international centre for the Life Sciences”.

It added: “Following completion of planning and [a European Regional Development Fund] funding process, work on the Liverpool BioInnovation Centre could commence as early as mid-2012 with completion expected by early 2014.

“The following phases of the BioCampus project will be delivered in concert with the construction of the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Partners believe that the completed 2 million sq ft development could be completed by 2025.”

Royal Liverpool chief executive Tony Bell explained: “This is an exciting and significant moment as the BioInnovation Centre is the catalyst that will enable us to realise the wider vision for the BIoCampus. The key to successful knowledge economies is being able to connect academic and specialist research assets to emerging technologies that have major market potential, which is the Silicon Valley model and it’s something that the BioCampus has been designed to emulate.”

The BioCampus will involve a partnership between the trust, the University of Liverpool, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and others.]

http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute...040148.article