Plans for a new surgical facility designed to decrease local NHS waiting times have been given the go-ahead by the North Lincolnshire Council. The proposed site, to be situated on an untouched area of land off Normanby Road in Scunthorpe, pledges to provide expedited access to scheduled operations. The planned offerings include orthopaedics, spine, general surgery, gynaecology, and urology procedures, all funded by the NHS.
Adam Binns, CEO of One Health Group, expressed that the fresh hub will usher in specialised surgical services in the area and create job opportunities. In terms of employment, the hub is predicted to accommodate up to 20 employees and supply 12 ensuite bedrooms for patient care. Despite an onset date for construction remaining unspecified so far, the projected completion and opening of the hub align with late summer 2026.
Referrals for patients will leverage the NHS Patient Choice scheme, aiming to improve surgical capacity in an area that currently experiences limitations in NHS service provisions.
This article was written by The Lincoln Post, drawing on original reporting by the BBC.
