University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust have reached a milestone with the construction of the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre in Colin Campbell Court. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning 3 floors, is set to provide high quality diagnostic testing for patients in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
The decision to build the Community Diagnostic Centre in the city centre supports the aim to make it easier for people to access diagnostic tests without having to travel to Derriford Hospital. With convenient access to public transport and parking, the facility will be open from 8am until 8pm, Monday to Friday. Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre will provide access to over 14 types of tests, including CT, MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray as well as ECHO, ECG, EEG and more.
Nicki Collas, Associate Director, Future Hospital Programme said: “To see the construction of the concrete frame is a really significant milestone for us. This building will improve health by offering convenient and accessible diagnostic services closer to patients' homes, leading to earlier and faster diagnoses and quicker and more effective treatment, potentially saving lives. The city centre location will help reduce pressure on Derriford hospital, will improve patient outcomes, and address health inequalities in the city. We’re excited to be delivering this much needed service to the people of Plymouth and the surrounding areas.