Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital prepares to open after six-year delay

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The long-awaited Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick is set to open on 6th October. Delayed for six years, the new £750m facility will bring major changes to healthcare in the region.

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00:00The Lungowaited Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smevik is set to open on the 6th

00:08of October.

00:09Delighted for six years, the new £750m facility will bring major changes to healthcare in

00:15the region.

00:16With over 730 beds, a new emergency department, dedicated children's I&E and a maternity unit,

00:23the hospital will consolidate services from City Hospital and Sandwell General.

00:27Both existing hospitals will remain open for outpatients and die-case treatments, while

00:32Sandwell General will also become an urgent treatment centre.

00:36The project faced delays due to the collapse of the original contractor and rising costs,

00:41but staff now describe the new facility as brilliant.

00:44The additional space and modern design are expected to improve patients' care and speed

00:49up diagnostics.

00:51The hospital promises to deliver a better healthcare experience for the community when

00:55it finally opens its doors.

00:57Visit www.lungowaited.co.uk to find out more.

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