Andover MRI unit gets the go ahead
A mobile scanner will be replaced with a permanent suite
A permanent MRI scanner unit is to be built at Andover war memorial hospital.
A temporary mobile scanner has been in place for the past 18 months.
The new building will become part of the Andover community diagnostic centre.
Benefits
A spokesperson from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said:
“Our Andover Community Diagnostic Centre (ACDC) is an important part of our continued investment in local services at Andover, and this new MRI unit is a further extension of the services we are able offer as part of this fantastic new facility. Whilst we have had a mobile MRI unit in place for the last 18 months, this new permanent build offers many more benefits to our patients and staff.
“The ACDC is already making such a difference in providing greater access to scans and tests for our local community, reducing the times patients are waiting, as well as ensuring a better all-round experience for all those using our imaging services. We are excited to see this progress continue.”