New Ayrshire National Treatment Centre plan approved as part of £400m blueprints

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Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP, Elena Whitham, has welcomed the news that a new National Treatment Centre, on the grounds of the former Carrick Glen Hospital in Ayr, have been approved.Ms Whitham reckons the new orthopaedics treatment centre, which is part of a £400m investment in 10 centres across the country, will play a “pivotal role” in reducing waiting times for Ayrshire patients.Ayrshire Live gave readers an exclusive first glimpse of the ambitious Dalmellington Road proposals back in October.The plans included major alterations and the building of an extension at the current site.Last year, the former private healthcare hospital was taken over by NHS Ayrshire & Arran with a view to becoming part of the network of 10 national treatment centres (NTCs) around the country.Carrick Glen was purchased for £1.8 million.Now that the proposals have been green lighted, the centre will specialise in orthopaedics, which should help reduce waiting times locally.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Orthopaedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.Surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical methods to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumours, and congenital disorders.Ms Whitham said: “I am delighted to hear that planning permission has been granted for