Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has officially started construction at Yeovil District Hospital’s new £2.5m Breast Cancer Unit on behalf of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The new unit, which is located next to the Women’s Hospital building, was procured via the Procure Partnerships Framework and will allow patients to receive all of their tests in one, purpose-built facility, making the experience less stressful and more comfortable.
Amongst the guests in attendance to mark this milestone was David Shannon, Director of Strategy and Digital Development at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Caroline Osborne, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Graham Hughes, Non-Exec Director at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Paul Gale, Divisional Director at Tilbury Douglas.
Paul Gale, Divisional Director at Tilbury Douglas, said: “As the main contractor working on this important project, it was great to be able to mark such an important milestone as we officially start construction of the c.500m2 facility which will be based across two floors.”
The new unit will bring all the relevant services together, enabling patients to have their clinical examination, an ultrasound scan, a mammogram, a biopsy, a prosthesis fitting, an appointment with a doctor and an appointment with a specialist nurse all in one place.
Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust General Charitable Fund is raising money for its Breast Cancer Unit Appeal. To find out more or to donate, please click here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/breastcancerappeal
