Hospital Ward To Close For Repairs

A ward at St Luke’s Hospital in Market Harborough is to close for three months so major repairs and alterations can be carried out.

A new roof will be fitted as part of the work at the Leicester Road site, which will begin on Monday and cost £575,000.

New fire doors will also be installed in the ward, which provides patients with rehabilitation and end-of-life care.

The Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust says the area will have to shut to allow for the work to be carried out safely and staff will be redeployed elsewhere while it takes place.

St Luke’s Hospital

NHS Property Services – which owns the building – is funding the upgrade.

Matron Maria Warden said: “We are very grateful to staff for their flexibility in agreeing to work differently while the repairs take place.

“Once the roof work is complete, we will have a more comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff during wet weather.”

Sean McMulkin from NHS Property Services said: “We are investing approximately £575,000 in essential upgrades at St Luke’s Hospital as a part of our commitment to deliver excellent patient care.”

Roof repairs were carried out on the other ward at St Luke’s in 2021.