March 17 2021

NHS Lothian has taken possession of the delayed Royal Hospital for Children and Young People ahead of its formal opening later this month.

Designed by HLM Architects the 233 bed Little France Facility connects to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, minimising the need for emergency transfers and ensuring that consultants can share skills and expertise.

HLM director Lorraine Robertson said: “The building has been designed as a flexible, modern space built entirely around patient needs across its new wards, theatres, and therapy and emergency departments, greatly enhancing the healthcare provisions available to children and young people across Edinburgh and beyond.”

Calum Campbell, chief executive of NHS Lothian added: “Our wish for this project was for it to be designed in collaboration with patients and their families, as well as our staff, and the facilities that are available within the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People are a testament to the success of that approach.

“The spaces are welcoming, but also fun; intended to put children and young people at ease at a time when they might otherwise be frightened, unsure or upset."

The new hospital was built by Brookfield Multiplex and will officially open on 23 March. 

7 Comments

#1 Posted by Jimbob on 17 Mar 2021 at 19:07 PM

NHS Lothian took possession of it about 2 years ago

Another Masterclass in Incompetence by the Scottish Government

#2 Posted by Cadmonkey on 17 Mar 2021 at 21:23 PM

Who was the Scottish Health Minister when this contract was procured?
What has happened to the Public Inquiry into this scandal?

#3 Posted by Roddy_ on 18 Mar 2021 at 01:40 AM

Looks to have all the charm and delight of the QEUH...

#4 Posted by Fat Bloke on Tour on 18 Mar 2021 at 08:51 AM

OMG -- that is dross and then some.

The architects cheerleader -- quoted in the article -- has a brass neck you could mine / wouldn't get a riddy at a bonfire.

It is only two years late but still they just mouth platitudes of the original PR grid.

That is the Scotland we now have -- chatbots spouting nonsense.

#5 Posted by Gary on 19 Mar 2021 at 12:04 PM

Two words to describe this,

Utter embarrassment !

Shame on you SNP, NHS Lothian and HLM

#6 Posted by Jo jo on 20 Mar 2021 at 20:13 PM

#5 .... that’s a bit unfair

Multiplex really also needs to be included on that list of incompetent, Inept and downright disingenuous organisations

#7 Posted by Gary on 22 Mar 2021 at 09:25 AM

#6 .... I don't see Multiplex crowing in the article about what a fantastic job they have done....

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