A new health centre designed to take the pressure off Shropshire's over-stretched hospitals has opened in Telford.
The county's community diagnostic centre has opened for the first time.
The ground floor is the first area to open, providing pathology and radiology services – blood tests and scans.More than 100 patients had blood test appointments on Monday as it opened, with the first CT and X-rays taking place from Tuesday. “On behalf of our Integrated Care System, I want to thank everyone involved in its development and the residents who engaged right at the start of its planning and design who overwhelmingly supported the initiative and the benefits it will bring.”
“Patients on arrival will have access to the excellent services already provided by our trained phlebotomists from the Princess Royal Hospital.”or by calling the booking line on 01743 492510, Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
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