Julian has welcomed the Government’s commitment to rebuild Airedale Hospital by 2030, as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Airedale is one of five more hospitals constructed mostly using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) set to be rebuilt by 2030 as part of the New Hospital Programme – protecting patient and staff safety. Earlier the Government had confirmed the first £3.7 billion of funding for 40 new hospitals, and today a further five schemes were selected for future funding.
The New Hospital Programme is now expected to be backed by over £20 billion of investment in hospital infrastructure.
Julian is pleased to see this funding announcement after many years of campaigning for a new Airedale Hospital.
This will ensure that Airedale Hospital can continue to deliver lifesaving care for Julian’s constituents and beyond for many more generations. Airedale will benefit from both safe and state-of-the-art new facilities.
Julian said, ‘This is an excellent announcement for Airedale Hospital, which is in urgent need to be rebuilt – to ensure that staff can continue to deliver lifesaving patient care, in a state-of-the-art and safe environment. I look forward to seeing the plans get underway!’
Please see the letter above from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care confirming this funding.
