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Emergency department construction works

Published: January 2, 2025 in Announcements, James Cook

Accident and emergency department at The James Cook University Hospital

Works have started to create a new triage and reception area in the emergency department at The James Cook University Hospital.

Patients and ambulances can continue to access all urgent and emergency care services as normal.

Arrangements have been made to temporarily move the triage area within the department so patients can be seen as normal while the works take place.

This development is the next part of the £9million investment in urgent and emergency care facilities that started with the opening of the urgent treatment centre in April 2024.

Please note that while these internal alterations are carried out until 30 April the size of the emergency department waiting area will be temporarily reduced.   

As seating in the emergency department will be limited while this work takes place, patients are being urged to please only bring one person with them or to attend alone where possible.

The urgent treatment centre and the children and young person’s emergency department waiting areas will not be affected by the works.

If you have any concerns about visiting the emergency department during these works please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]