The local NHS shares its ambitions for improving hospital care

As well as a single video the content can be viewed in short chapters that look at different aspects of the proposals and what they mean for Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. People can also hear about how BCT is responding to concerns from patients about issues like car parking and ease of access.

A proposal has been developed that would achieve the best patient outcomes, modernise facilities and make services more efficient. The proposal would also reduce running costs and help make hospitals financially sustainable.

Glenfield Hospital will expand considerably by almost one third as services move from both Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Leicester Royal Infirmary would continue to be the primary site for emergency care. The plan is to create a new dedicated £88 million Maternity Hospital, providing a safe and sustainable environment for maternity and neonatal services with more personalised care provided by a named midwife, as well as a £35 million dedicated Children’s Hospital.

The biggest issue that concerns patients is car parking and having easy access to sufficient car parking on hospital sites. A travel survey will give an understanding of the impact of the moving services between sites and the effect this has on patients, visitors and staff.