Fighting for the Alex

Keen to build momentum behind her fight to get services back to the Alexandra Hospital following success in securing the Garden Suite’s return, Rachel raised her campaign with the Prime Minister.

Rachel has welcomed a major NHS and Government plan to improve urgent and emergency care services, reduce waiting times and improve patient care.

Rachel has welcomed a further multi-million Government investment in the Alexandra Hospital.

The £3.9 million funding boost will enable the expansion of endoscopy services at the Alex, with the work due to be completed by the end of 2023.

Recent investments in the Alexandra Hospital include:

A brand new Breast Imaging Unit
Rachel has secured the Garden Suite's return
A multi-million pound investment in operating theatres
State-of-the-art robot-assisted surgery

Rachel has delivered on her promise to secure the Garden Suite’s return to the Alexandra Hospital before 2024.

Rachel has welcomed an extra £2.6 million in Government funding to speed up hospital discharge and to ease pressures on the Alex.

Rachel has welcomed Government plans to publish a comprehensive long-term NHS workforce plan.

Rachel said:

“Following a detailed briefing with our Acute Trust last week, I know the planning application for the operating theatre development at the Alex has been withdrawn – and for good reason.

Local health bosses are investigating Rachel Maclean MP’s proposal to return the Garden Suite to a temporary facility at the Alexandra Hospital until its permanent home becomes available.

Plans to develop a multi-million pound operating theatre complex at the Alexandra Hospital have moved a step closer after a planning application for the scheme was submitted.