Lancashire and South Cumbria Diagnostics NHS Collaborative has revealed the latest works taking place at Westmorland General Hospital's (WGH) new £8.6m Diagnostics Centre in Kendal.

Announced this time last year, the new centre is to ensure that patients who need diagnostic tests will be seen sooner in a 'vastly improved' environment. 

Its aim is to add to the number of diagnostic tests available, making it quicker and easier for patients to access potentially life-saving tests for a wide range of conditions.

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The centre will be located on level two of the hospital – the same floor as the main entrance - and will have new MRI and CT scanning suites .

There will also be an easily accessible reception area, new waiting room, consulting rooms and other spaces with different types of diagnostic equipment.

(Image: Lancashire and South Cumbria Diagnostics Collaborative) Plans also include CT, MRI and x-ray imaging, endoscopy and pathology with the project aiming to enhance WGH as an Elective Surgery Hub.

The development is located on the site of the hospital’s old mortuary which is being demolished and replaced by a new, larger building.

Building work started on the Kendal CDC in June 2023 and was estimated for completion in May 2024 however is now on course for autumn opening.