Our new Maternity and Women’s Health Unit

The programme began following the identification of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) within parts of the current maternity building. The redevelopment will replace affected areas while creating modern facilities that support safe, high-quality care for women, babies and families.

Once work is complete in mid-2028, the unit will provide:

• A new birthing suite with four modern birthing rooms, each equipped with birthing pools.
• A new seven-bed triage area.
• A new gynaecology and early pregnancy unit, designed to meet modern standards and models of care.
• New transitional care bays for Neonatal services within the postnatal ward.
• Refurbished maternity wards offering spacious, modern environments for women during and after pregnancy.
• New modern entrance and frontage.

We’re still here for you

All work is being delivered in carefully planned phases while maternity services remain open.

We are working closely with clinicians, operational teams and specialist contractors to minimise disruption and ensure patient safety remains the top priority throughout construction.

Current progress

A number of key milestones have been reached in recent months, including:

• Development and new ventilation systems for our theatres
• Progress on roof replacement works
• Works underway on new antenatal reception and waiting area
• Commencement of ultrasound enabling works

Whilst you wait

As with all major developments, there may be some disruption when you visit the unit. If you can, please check our website before you travel in case of any real-time updates to services.

There will be signage in place at the unit to guide you to the area of the unit you need. Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we continue to work on your fantastic new unit.