Tynedale will soon benefit from a new state-of-the-art CT scanner at Hexham General Hospital thanks to a substantial investment from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Work will begin next week to install the new CT scanner, which is one of the most advanced pieces of equipment available anywhere in the world and will provide the fastest and highest resolution imaging for any patients who need a CT scan.
The new scanner, worth over half a million pounds, is part of Northumbria Healthcare’s commitment to developing local healthcare services. It will help medics at the hospital to diagnose a range of conditions.
The investment comes as Northumbria Healthcare continues to expand the services at Hexham.
Technology changes very quickly and we need the very latest diagnostic equipment in Hexham.
I am advised by the Trust that there will be slight disruption to the usual services as we install the new scanner but it will be fully operational by 25 November.
I for one will certainly be popping in before christmas to see the new bit of kit and to meet the teams in charge.
