The MTX modern methods of construction specialist team engaged in building two new NHS community diagnostic centres (CDCs) in Lincolnshire are going the extra mile to raise funds to enhance care.
They are joining staff from United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) and DAY Project Management to walk 35 miles over two days in aid of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity.
The team hopes to raise £15,000, which could fund equipment such as an interactive ‘Kitten Scanner’ to help children to prepare for an MRI scan.
The Kitten Scanner is a miniature scanner used in a hospital waiting room to prepare children for an upcoming MRI or CT procedure in a playful way. It positively distracts them from potential fears and helps them feel more in control of the situation. Children who feel more confident and in control are more at ease, which improves the chance of a successful procedure and may reduce the need for sedation.
The challenging route starts at the Skegness CDC site in Old Wainfleet Road, Skegness, and ends at Lincoln CDC site on Lincoln Science and Innovation Park. The walk is scheduled to take place on August 16th and 17th.
The two new facilities currently under construction are due to open in winter 2024. They will offer patients improved access to state-of-the-art diagnostic testing away from busy hospital sites, including CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound and echocardiograms.
Alistair Nelson, CDC Design and Implementation Lead at ULHT, said: “During our work to develop the CDC programme in Lincolnshire, we have seen first-hand how these community-based NHS facilities are making a difference to helping patients to access the tests they need quickly and easily.”
MTX Managing Director, David Hartley, commented: “The creation of a network of CDCs is a key element in improving access to care and patient experience across the country, and MTX is currently working on a number of these projects. We are delighted that United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has chosen to partner with MTX for delivery of two new facilities, based on our proven track record of rapid and cost-effective delivery.
“The opportunity to further support the Trust in their endeavour to purchase innovative equipment comes as a welcome challenge, and one that Team MTX are looking forward to taking on!”
