To facilitate the creation of this vital route, an existing car parking area has been temporarily closed, and will be exclusively reserved for the use of emergency vehicles. In addition, a new pedestrian route to the Emergency Department has been established, alongside the new roadway, ensuring continued accessibility for patients and visitors as well as the site’s main entrance.
Patients arriving at the Emergency Department by car are advised to use the existing Blyth Road entrance and utilise the car parks situated on the Kilton Hill side of the hospital. Quick access to the hospital can be gained view the Clinical Therapies and Maternity entrances (between 5am and 10pm) a or visitors can take a short walk to the new pedestrian route from Blyth Road.
Dr Kirsty Edmondson Jones, Director of Innovation and Infrastructure at DBTH, said: “This is an exciting time for Bassetlaw Hospital as we embark upon a project to improve our urgent and emergency care infrastructure. The creation of a dedicated ambulance route will ensure that emergency vehicles can reach the department swiftly and efficiently whilst enabling works get underway.”
The hospital has taken appropriate measures to ensure clear signage is displayed throughout the site, directing individuals to the correct entrances and facilities during the works. The main entrance, Clinical Therapies and Maternity entrances will all remain open to accommodate patients and visitors.
Karen Jessop, Chief Nurse of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, emphasised the ongoing commitment to patient care throughout the construction process, reassuring the local community that the Emergency Department will remain fully operational for individuals with genuine health needs.
Karen said: “We want to assure everyone that our Emergency Department is open, and our dedicated staff will continue to provide high-quality care to those in need. We encourage local residents to seek medical attention at the Emergency Department without hesitation if they require urgent assistance.”
The infrastructure works are expected to be completed in late summer 2024, with updates to be regularly shared via the Trust’s website http://www.dbth.nhs.uk