Hardwick Manor
Below is a summary of the Hardwick Manor site and addresses the following three points, the risk associated with being able to buy the land and complexity of the construction proccess, the cost of the overall project and the effect on patient care and experience.
Whilst Hardwick Manor did not score as highly as some other sites on matters like ecology or transport, it did achieve the highest score overall and has a number of significant benefit.
The risk associated with being able to buy the land and the complexity of the construction process:
We already own the site which eliminates the risk of us not being able to buy it. We purchased the site when it became available to maximise our choices when considering options for the location of a new hospital.
The cost of the overall project:
It is located in close proximity to the current site. This means that we can continue to use the modern facilities on Hardwick Lane, such as such as the potential to retain existing car parks, the education centre our new staff accommodation, Quince House, the sterile services unit, the Education Centre, and the Day Surgery Unit. Re-locating the main hospital.
The effect on patient care and experience:
Research has shown the positive benefits that green space has on the recovery of patients and the wellbeing of staff. The parkland setting of Hardwick Manor provides real benefits in this area.
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