Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre

"We selected Yorkon for this pioneering scheme because of their reputation and expertise in the health sector, and their commitment to delivering healthcare projects, on time and on budget."

"This treatment centre took my breath away."

"This is the best hospital I have ever been in."

The Requirement

Independent sector treatment centres are part of a major Government initiative to increase capacity in the NHS, improve patient choice and speed up access to surgery.

Shepton Mallet ISTC A complete new £12m hospital has been developed in Somerset by an international consortium, sponsored by five primary care trusts. It was built in Shepton Mallet adjacent to an existing cottage hospital, with the aim of providing the NHS with important extra capacity to perform routine operations. Timing of the project was critical to ensure the new facility could begin treating patients as soon as possible and with minimal disruption to local residents.

The Solution

The contract to design and build the new treatment centre was awarded to Yorkon. The project is the UK's first ISTC to be built off-site and is believed to be the most complex modular building project in the UK. The 4,100sqm centre was built in less than 10 months and will carry out more than 11,000 operations every year.

The hospital accommodates: MRI scanner

4 operating theatres for orthopaedic, ophthalmology and general surgery
On-site sterile services
Radiology
Endoscopy suite
Physiotherapy gym
34 in-patient beds

The two-storey building was manufactured off-site in York and was craned into position as steel-framed modules up to 14m long.

The design features roof glazing above the waiting area, western red cedar cladding panels between windows and timber brise soleil to offer shading from the sun.

Some Comments from Patients

"I have been in many different hospitals in my life time, although I cannot fault any treatment I received, this treatment centre took my breath away. It was bright, airy and the staff were so friendly and put me at ease straight away."

"A lovely relaxed atmosphere as soon as you stepped through the main entrance. Extremely clean surroundings, waiting area, toilet, treatment areas - not cold and clinical like some other hospitals."

"I would like to thank everyone concerned for my treatment and care. Everything is lovely and clean - 100% on everything. I just wish everyone could experience what it is like at Shepton Mallet."

"Having moved to Somerset recently, this is the best hospital I have ever been in."

"The staff at Shepton Mallet may be justifiably proud of their centre for, while I was there, I experienced the NHS at its best."

Comments from the Client

Paul Whiteside, Chief Executive of UK Specialist Hospitals:

"We are absolutely delighted that the facility was completed on time and within budget. The treatment centre has been designed and built to the very highest specification and we have installed the very latest in medical technologies, to ensure the delivery of the best treatment for our patients."

"We selected Yorkon for this pioneering scheme because of their reputation and expertise in the health sector, and their commitment to delivering healthcare projects, on time and on budget."