SALISBURY District Hospital will open a new £7 million centre offering patients with urgent, non life-threatening conditions with appropriate and timely care.

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), expected to open this Autumn, will be a modern, purpose-built facility, designed to improve patient flow and provide quicker access to critical care services.

The Salisbury UTC will treat a range of conditions, including minor injuries, breaks and sprains, cuts, infections, and other health problems that require same-day treatment but are not life threatening.

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UTCs are already established at other hospitals within the BSW Hospitals Group, including the Royal United Hospitals Bath and Great Western Hospital in Swindon.

They have proven valuable in helping patients access the correct care faster, while allowing Emergency Departments to focus on serious or life-threatening cases.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust says that for patients, this means being seen in the right place by the right team, with a smoother and more efficient experience when attending hospital.

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Trust managing director Nick Johnson said: “This new UTC is all about improving care for our patients.

“It will make it easier for people with urgent health needs to be seen quickly, while also allowing our Emergency Department teams to focus on those who are most unwell.

“It’s a really positive step forward for patients and for our staff.”

The UTC, enabled by capital funding from NHS England, forms part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to improving access to care and ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality treatment when they need it most.