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Work starts on major upgrade at Raigmore Hospital

Raigmore Hospital in Inverness
Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

Work on the biggest upgrade at Raigmore Hospital since it was built is under way.

Investment worth £28million will be used to upgrade the hospital’s critical care facilities over the next three years.

This includes a full refurbishment of the hospital’s operating theatres, bringing the number in the suite from seven to 10.

Work will also be carried out on the acute medical assessment unit, the intensive care unit, the surgical high dependency unit, the coronary care unit and cardiology facilities – which are all close to each other over two floors.

The upgrade will be carried out by Graham Construction.

Doreen Bell, clinical advisor for the tower block upgrade explained that this month was the first step in this three year project.

She said: “This week Grahams have started an invasive drilling survey to test how much noise and vibration will be evident when the works get underway.

“It’s a small part of this project but to see this initial part of the works begin and know what’s coming up in future months it’s great to see.

“Having critical care services over the two floors will not only allow best use of space and staff but it will also improve patient flow in the hospital and the privacy and dignity of our patients.”