Fit-out begins at hospital's new £1.5m annex

A £1.5m project to create a new annex at the Greater Lancashire Hospital in Preston is now under way.

Phase one of the project will include a state-of-the-art ultrasound suite, dedicated physiotherapy and gym areas, seven consulting rooms as well as a reception to the clinical suite.

The original Greater Lancashire Hospital was founded by Preston-headquartered entrepreneurs Sara and Gwam Rajiah, of Bespoke Healthcare, in 2014.

Working closely with some of the UK’s best-known consultants and medical practitioners, the hospital supports regional NHS trusts and private healthcare patients.

Gwam Rajiah, executive chairman of Greater Lancashire Hospital, said: “This new annex will ensure that the best medical care is available for even more Lancashire and North West people.

“But it’s also a really exciting development in the evolution of Greater Lancashire Hospital as we seek to cater for a constantly increasing appetite for our services.”

Mr Rajiah expects the new 10,000 sq ft annex – which occupies the former Synetics building - will create at least 50 new clinical roles and an additional 20 clerical roles upon completion.

Among the Preston-based contractors currently working on the first phase of the annex are Wyder Construction and air conditioning specialists DD Cooling.