Scottish Government approves outline business case for new University Hospital Monklands

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Exciting plans to replace University Hospital Monklands with a new landmark facility have taken a giant leap forward following Scottish Government approval of the outline business case.

The go-ahead gives NHS Lanarkshire and the people of Lanarkshire an extra-special reason to celebrate the NHS’s 75th anniversary as they look to a future with a trailblazing fully-digital hospital set to be the most advanced in Scotland when it opens.The new hospital is a hugely significant capital project with massive benefits for healthcare, the economy and local community across Lanarkshire and Scotland.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 Following a thorough review at the highest levels, including support from the First Minister, the Scottish Government has invited NHS Lanarkshire to submit a full business case for the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP).Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, said: “We welcome the outline business case for the replacement of University Hospital Monklands and look forward to the development of the full business case.“The new Monklands Hospital will retain an A&E department along with associated specialist services."It is a major capital investment for the Scottish Government and we are committed to delivering a new hospital for everyone