A&E facilities to be extended at Fairfield General Hospital

The front of Fairfield General Hospital’s A&E department

The Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at Fairfield General Hospital is being extended by the Northern Care Alliance in a two year project.

Preparations for the multi-million pound expansion are underway, which will see the improvement work phased over two years.

These include plans for a new patient transfer area for ambulances and rapid assessment bays, an increase in the number of resuscitation units, as well as more major injuries’ cubicles and mental health suites.

Bury Care Organisation chief officer Jo Fawcus said: “I am delighted to see this improvement in our A&E get underway for the benefit of our patients, our staff and our local population.

“Although it will take time to complete, A&E will remain open throughout and we’ll of course make every effort to ensure as little inconvenience and disruption to patients and visitors as possible.” 

A&E departments care for patients who have life-threatening illnesses or accidents.

For non-life threatening conditions, people should continue to first contact NHS 111 online or call the NHS 111 helpline. In a medical or mental health emergency where someone is seriously ill, injured or their life is at risk, call 999.

Find information and advice on a range of illnesses and ailments by visiting the NHS at https://orlo.uk/DjExO.