A total of 175 patients have been transferred safely over to the UK’s newest hospital – The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital – in a meticulously planned operation.
The healthcare facility opened early this morning (6 October) in Smethwick, West Midlands, receiving inpatients who were being cared for at Sandwell Hospital.
The accident and emergency (A&E) department at Sandwell Hospital is now closed and residents normally using that facility should now use the A&E at the Midland Met.
An extended hours Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) remains at the Sandwell Hospital site, operating between 7am and 1am, seven days a week.
Speaking after the final patient had been received at the Midland Met, Richard Beeken, Chief Executive for the Trust, said: “Everything has gone superbly well. All of the patient transfers from Sandwell Hospital to the Midland Met are complete and we are extremely proud owners of this fantastic new building.”
And he reminded residents in Sandwell about the changes to services following the closure of the West Bromwich A&E.
“Sandwell Hospital’s emergency department closed at 5am this morning, so if you need emergency care for a life-threatening condition, please come to the Midland Met.
“If you are a resident living in Ladywood, Perry Barr and Handsworth, City Hospital remains open until 10 November.”
Sandwell Hospital is now known as Sandwell Health Campus and will still operate outpatient appointments, short stay surgery and the UTC. Also on site is the Lyndon Primary Care Centre, a GP practice run by Your Health Partnership and the Trust.
Meanwhile on 10 November, City Hospital will become City Health Campus. The Birmingham Treatment Centre will offer outpatient appointments and short stay surgery, whilst the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre will continue to provide specialist care. The Sheldon Block will operate rehabilitation services.
City Hospital A&E will close on that date and inpatients will again be transferred to the Midland Met.
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