Green light for hospital's urgent treatment centre
NCICPlans for a new urgent treatment centre at Cumberland Infirmary have been approved by the council.
The £12m centre is aimed at reducing pressure on the existing A&E department at the Carlisle facility.
It will provide 12 consultation rooms, waiting areas for children and adults, and appropriate rest and storage areas.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) said it would "help keep the emergency care departments free for what they are there for – emergencies".
Cumberland Council had already given the go-ahead to outline planning permission and the approval follows submission of more detailed plans.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service reports that NCIC's application states it would be in compliance with national standards and improve the quality of care that can be offered from the Cumberland Infirmary.
The report states: "In terms of appearance, the unit will be single storey with plant located on the top of the building.
"It is considered that the development as proposed represents the best solution for patient needs, delivery of services and impacts on the listed building and existing hospital."
Work is due to begin in coming months and it is due to open at the end of the year.
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