Leighton Theatres & Critical Care Facilities The hospital theatres have been brought together into one state-of-the-art area, replacing the three areas previously in use. An additional theatre suite has been added, bringing the total number to eight. The number of intensive care high dependency beds has increased from 11 to 14. The building which houses the new theatres and critical care units is adjacent to and integrated with the hospitals existing Treatment Centre. The theatre rebuild will allow the trust to maximise productivity and efficiency in modern surroundings with the most up-to-date equipment. The most notable feature of the project was the requirement for the construction of a £1m plant room covering 1,730 sq m – almost half the size of a football pitch. The works were undert

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