Multi-million pound works to improve St Mary's Hospital begin today (Monday), meaning a number of changes at the site.
As part of an investment programme, the hospital will see improvements to the emergency care floor. This includes a new waiting area, a resuscitation (resus) area and treatment rooms for children and young people.
As works get underway, the main entrance will see hoarding put in place. Although patients, visitors, and staff will continue to be able to access the main entrance, footpaths will be redirected, and the zebra crossing moved to accommodate the changes.
The drop-off point, currently located outside the main entrance, will also move to the front of the main hospital car park.
The designated taxi spaces and a number of disabled car parking spaces will also be relocated here as well.
The motorcycle parking space will move to an area opposite the podiatry department, a short distance from the main entrance.
Changes will also see a separate entrance for ambulances carrying children and young people to improve patient experience and ensure privacy.
Other changes across the site include a two-way traffic system along the road leading up to the Education Centre. The road will be narrowed to accommodate the new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) extension.
As a result, it may take longer to drive to and park near services at the back of the hospital including audiology, stoma, renal, patient transport and collection from the discharge lounge, mortuary services and for Preoperative Assessment Unit (PAAU) checks.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is urging people to allow extra time for their journey.
Other works, set for a later date, will see a new mental health and community hub located in Newport High Street.
All of the projects are set to be completed by Spring 2024.
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