An almost half-century-old maternity unit is set to undergo a multimillion-pound refurbishment project, which families across Bolton can help shape. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has been granted £38M from NHS England to redevelop the Princess Anne Maternity Unit, one of the busiest in the region. Work is set to begin in December and, amongst other upgrades, is set to create four new modern birthing rooms with pools, while a series of events will get families views on what they need.
Chief nursing officer Tyrone Roberts said: “For nearly fifty years the Princess Anne Maternity Unit has played a significant part in the lives of families. “However, a lot has changed in that time and we want to make sure our services reflect the modern standards people expect, and to be even better for families in the future. The unit is at Royal Bolton Hospital (Image: Newsquest) “We have one of the busiest maternity units in the region, and this multimillion pound investment will allow us to completely transform the space we currently have, creating an environment that is better suited to those who use it and features the latest advancements in healthcare to enhance safety and experience.
“We know a lot of families will have made very precious memories here and we’ll be sharing details soon about how you can be a part of capturing that history, as well as joining us to celebrate the start of an exciting next chapter.” The trust first bid for the NHS England funding after RAAC concre.