New Monklands Hospital: public consultation enters final week

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One more week now remains for patients and staff to give their views in the public consultation on NHS Lanarkshire’s plans for the new hospital on farmland at Wester Moffat.Project staff and healthcare experts describe the proposals for the new £400 million facility as an “exciting vision for a modern hospital fit for the 21st century” and one which will use layout, landscape and digital technology to provide “the best patient experience”.The consultation closes on March 29, with all feedback being collated into a report which will form part of the official planning application to be submitted to North Lanarkshire Council later this year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Monklands replacement project director Graeme Reid says: “The new hospital will be an exemplar net-zero hospital for Scotland providing a sustainable future for all.“[It] will also be part of a digital healthcare campus using modern methods to maximise patient safety, access to services and user experience.“The development of the hospital will be a catalyst for regeneration and employment, and the new build will deliver employment and training opportunities to the local area and beyond.” He was speaking in a video forming part of the online consultation website, which outlines information about the chosen site and the new