Intensive Care Unit

Improved Intensive Care Unit

St Mary’s Hospital £6.4 million Completion Winter 2023/24

Major refurbishment and expansion of our Intensive Therapy Unit. Increasing from six to eight beds in a modern environment that will support patient recovery and rehabilitation

For patients

Increases resilience and improves patient outcomes
Complies with new national guidance
Increases capacity to develop specialist services
Improves patient flow

For staff

Easier to manage infection outbreak
More equipment for patient care eg hoists
Private areas for professional handover meetings/staff training
Greater confidentiality for professional discussions
Improved lighting/access to natural light
Better, more contemporary working environment
Easier access to garden area for wellbeing breaks
Improved technology
Better storage facilities

“For patients these changes will mean being able to provide quieter, more private spaces flooded with natural light which will help their recovery and rehabilitation.”

Vikki CrickmoreConsultant Nurse, Critical Care