WORK has begun on a new community physiotherapy department and gym that will give Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) patients easier access and upgraded services.
The hospital is relocating and upgrading physiotherapy services from the main site to College Green at Bournville.
They are investing £3.5million in the community site over the next 25 years.
Investing in the new location means state-of-the-art physiotherapy services will be easier to access for patients as well as freeing up space at the existing hospital location for future redevelopment.
The new physiotherapy space will have gym services, clinical rooms and a dedicated paediatrics area and is scheduled to open in early 2023.
Current ROH therapy staff will move over to the new site.
Nikki Mason, Head of Therapy Services at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital said: “We are working with specialist healthcare contractors to bring this project to life. The ROH is a musculoskeletal (MSK) specialist, focused on recovery and wellness.
“The new flexible location will encompass a gym and exercise space to support rehabilitation, creating a fantastic environment for patient recovery and for colleagues to work in, as well as a dedicated paediatric space to support our younger patients.”
