The new hospital is called The New Selby War Memorial Hospital.

 

What will happen to features of the old hospital with historical significance?
The old Selby War Memorial site had a number of important historical features including the entrance archway and brass plaque. Where possible these are being included in the new site. The war memorial stone which was located in the main reception of the old hospital will be included in a bespoke piece that will go in the main landscaped entrance roundabout together with a new memorial stone. The foundation stone, along with other commissioned pieces of artwork, will be incorporated into a ‘wander path’ which will run around the edge of the new site. The original Selby War Memorial arch sign has been refurbished and has been sited in the internal court yard (near the café) in a prominent area visible to staff, visitors and patients.

 

Why is York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust now involved in the project?
As part of a process called Transforming Community Services, York Hospital Trust took over the management of the majority of staff and services at Selby hospital from 1 April 2011. These services were previously managed by NHS North Yorkshire and York.

 

When will the project be complete?
Work has begun to demolish the existing hospital and create the new car parking area. This is due for final completion later this year.

 

What are the benefits of the Council and NHS working together on this?
Joint ownership of the project is fundamental to the success of the scheme – both in terms of securing the initial backing and in terms of ongoing maintenance costs. It makes financial sense for both organisations to pool resources like this. The new building also enables both organisations to reduce their carbon footprints.

 

 

Why did the Council move from the former Civic centre?
The former civic centre was coming to the end of its life and required significant maintenance investment to bring it up to a useable standard in the long-term. This money is better spent on moving to a new building which will have reduced long-term running costs and be more environmentally friendly. In addition, by pooling resources the Council is supporting the NHS to build a new hospital to benefit everyone in the local community.

 

How have these NHS services and the number of in-patient beds been determined?
A comprehensive assessment was undertaken in the early stages of the project to determine factors likely to affect bed use at the hospital in the future. Recognition of the NHS’ drive to reduce patient length of stay in hospital, along with the growing emphasis on managing long-term conditions at home and on prevention, resulted in a need to provide 24 in-patient beds. This also represents the total number of beds which have been operating from the existing site since 2006.

 

How have the building materials been selected?
A key consideration throughout the design phase has been to ensure that materials used throughout the building are as environmentally friendly, cost effective and sustainable as possible; this has influenced the building materials selected. Nearby buildings are built in a range of designs and styles so there is no particular vernacular on which to base the hospital and civic centre design.