£2M investment for more integrated care made by the South Eastern HSC Trust at Crossgar Health Centre
Crossgar sees a £2 million extension opened at the South Eastern Trust’s Crossgar Health Centre, bringing GP services together with Treatment Room and Multi-Disciplinary Team services under one roof on the Health Centre site.
The development sees staff previously based at Crossgar Clinic now co-located within Crossgar Health Centre alongside GPs, Dr Trainor, Dr Smyth and Dr Wylie, as well as Physiotherapists, District Nurses, Social Workers, Treatment Room Nurses and the Practice Nurse.
The new environment will support a more joined-up, multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and make it easier for local people to access a range of primary and community care services in one place.
The project includes a new 12-room, two-storey extension, along with refurbishment of parts of the existing building, creating a modern, fit-for-purpose environment designed to support care delivery now and into the future.
Capacity within the Practice has also been significantly enhanced, with improved accommodation for GP training, expanded clinical space for Practice Nurses and upgraded staff facilities.
Together, these improvements will support the delivery of high-quality care while providing a better experience for both patients and staff.
South Eastern Trust, Chief Executive, Roisin Coulter said: “I am delighted to see the completion and opening of this significant extension at Crossgar Health Centre.
“This investment brings key services together under one roof, improving the experience for patients and supporting more integrated, team-based working.”
“It also provides modern, high-quality facilities for our staff, helping us to continue delivering safe, effective and person-centred care now and into the future.”
Roisin Coulter added: “I would like to thank the Estates Team, Design Team and Contractors, J P & S Construction, who have worked with the services to deliver the extension and refurbishment of Crossgar Health Centre and provide the improved clinical accommodation and capacity.
“Throughout the project, clinical services have remained live with the Project Team working collectively to reduce disruption and the impact on the services.
“The project has also improved the buildings energy efficiency with building fabric enhancements and upgrades to the lighting and heating systems helping support the Trusts sustainability goals.”
South Eastern Trust, Director of Primary Care and Older People, Veronica Cleland added: “This is a wonderful modern facility right in the heart of the community that will benefit both staff and patients.
“Having our Multi-Disciplinary Teams working together in one location makes a real difference, enabling better communication, stronger teamwork and improved outcomes for our patients.
“It also creates a more supportive and efficient working environment for staff, ensuring we can continue to meet the growing needs of the local community.”
Practice Manager, Allison Hamilton, said: “This £2m investment marks a significant milestone for The Surgery and for our local community.
“The new Crossgar Health Centre brings together GP services, a modern treatment room and the MDT all under one roof, enabling more joined up, patient cantered care.
“I would like to sincerely thank everyone involved in delivering this project and to our patients and staff for their patience and understanding throughout the process. We look forward to welcoming patients through the door.”
Department of Health, Programme Director for the Primary Care Infrastructure Development (PCID) Programme, Martin Hayes, also commented saying: “Investment in GP premises remains a key priority for the Department of Health, helping practices to expand capacity and improve the environments in which care is delivered.
“Over the past five years, more than £8m has been invested across the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust area to support developments like this.
“I was pleased to visit Crossgar Health Centre and see first-hand the positive impact the new accommodation is already having for patients and staff.”
