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Thursday 2 September 2021
New pathology laboratory in Leeds comes a step closer
A new pathology laboratory at St James’s Hospital, serving Leeds and hospitals across West Yorkshire and Harrogate, has come a step closer after the completion of demolition of old buildings to prepare for the development.
The site has now been handed back to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust by demolition contractors Connell Brothers after completing their work on preparing the ground...Read more
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Wednesday 18 August 2021
First purpose built Leeds Infirmary turns 250
This year - 2021 - sees Leeds General Infirmary celebrating a very special birthday, the 250th anniversary of the first purpose-built hospital in the city, bearing the name Leeds Infirmary.
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Thursday 12 August 2021
New innovation district for Leeds reaches milestone with unveiling of city’s major hospitals plans
The creation of the LGI Development plan, part of the Leeds Innovation District, has taken a step forward with the unveiling of the new concept designs for two new hospitals...
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Wednesday 4 August 2021
First new concept designs for two new hospitals for Leeds unveiled
Two new state-of-the-art hospitals for Leeds came a step closer today with the unveiling of the latest concept designs of the new buildings – inspired by the Yorkshire landscape.
Watch the video flythrough
The event took...Read more
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Tuesday 13 July 2021
Designers appointed for new Leeds hospitals
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed major interdisciplinary practice, BDP, to lead the architectural design of its Hospitals of the Future programme, as part of its long-term vision to...
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Thursday 8 July 2021
Historic bed plaque from Leeds General Infirmary handed over to Hainsworth family after 112 years
A brass bed plaque originally donated to Leeds General Infirmary in 1909 has been handed over to the local family that originally bought it, who run Hainsworth Textiles in Pudsey.
Ronnie...Read more
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Wednesday 16 June 2021
Work to demolish The Old Nurses Home at Leeds General Infirmary enters a new phase
Work to demolish parts of the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) site, to clear the way for two new state-of-the-art hospitals in the heart of the city, has entered a new...
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Wednesday 2 June 2021
Appointment of design and build contractor for new Leeds pathology laboratory
A new £27m state-of-the-art pathology laboratory based at St James’s Hospital, Leeds has moved a step closer with the appointment of BAM Construction as the design and build contractor.
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Thursday 27 May 2021
Leeds new hospitals – a personal journey for site foreman Mark
Building site foreman Mark Neave couldn’t wait to be involved in the development of a new children’s hospital in Leeds following the care given during the birth of his own...
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