Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been in Hereford today.
Mr Johnson visited the Wye Valley NHS Trust at the County Hospital following a Government announcement earlier.
Th Prime Minister confirmed NHS trusts across the country have today been allocated a share of £300 million to upgrade their facilities.
The Wye Valley NHS Trust is to receive £2,000,000 to upgrades facilities ahead of the winter amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus.
The PM will also urge the public to feel confident to visit A&E for the treatment they need, reassuring those who remain concerned that strict social distancing and hygiene measures are in place to protect patients.
Hospitals could use the new funding to expand waiting areas and increase the number of treatment cubicles, helping them boost A&E capacity by providing additional space, reducing overcrowding and improving infection control measures.
They could also increase the provision of same day emergency care and improve patient flow in the hospital to help the NHS respond to winter pressures and the risk from further outbreaks of coronavirus.
Projects will be completed by the start of next year so hospitals benefit from the upgrades during the peak of winter. Last year the PM also confirmed 20 hospitals will receive a share of £850 million to upgrade outdated facilities and equipment.
Working at Hereford Hospital today and we got to see @BorisJohnson #NHS #Herefordshire pic.twitter.com/pRoejem4HK
— Goodridge Electrical Contractors Ltd (@Goodridge_Elec) August 11, 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "We continue to deliver on our promise to build back better and faster, with £300 million allocated today for NHS trusts to upgrade their facilities and improve A&E capacity."
"These upgrades will help our fantastic NHS prepare for the winter months, helping them to deliver essential services and reduce the risk of coronavirus infections."
"Thanks to the hard work and tireless efforts of NHS staff throughout the pandemic, our A&Es have remained open for the public."
Boris Johnson spoke to Sunshine Radio's Shaun Moore:
Is Leominster about to miss new housing boat?
Monmouthshire County Council leader reappointed
Assurances given over council overspend
Witness appeal following a collision on the A40 near Raglan
Spending on lethal tree disease announced
New Hereford museum opening date slips
Concern grows for missing Herefordshire man
Homeless pod in city loo plan slammed
