The New Covid-19 Field Hospitals

 

During these unprecedented times we are all very much aware and appreciate the efforts keyworkers are making every day. In honour of this Delphi Steel is highlighting the efforts of construction workers and armed forces personnel. These key workers have worked tirelessly on building the new Covid-19 field hospitals to help tackle the virus.

Of course the main concern is a rapid spread of Covid-19 resulting in large numbers of patients requiring care. Additionally, the virus has already caused interruption to services for patients with other health conditions. This has driven the need to build new hospitals which have now been opened up and down the country. The anticipated effect is an easing of pressure on the NHS, restoration of care services and treatment of coronavirus patients. So far 8 new hospitals have been opened by converting stadiums, concert halls and convention centres. The result of this gargantuan effort has freed up to 33,000 beds around the country, equivalent to 50 new hospitals (BBC.co.uk).

The new Covid-19 field hospitals:

The NHS Louisa Jordon Hospital

• Location: SEC Centre, Glasgow
• Work completed: 2.5 weeks
• Opened: 20^th April by Princess Anne
• Number of workers: Over 500
• Beds: up to 1000
• Sister Louisa Jordon was a first world war nurse who lost her life during service in Serbia in 1915. Luoisa served as part of the Scottish Womens’ Hospital for Foreign Services.

The Dragons Heart Hospital 

• Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
• Work completed: 10 days
• Opened: 20^th April by Prince Charles
• Number of workers: 650
• Beds: up to 2000
• Named after Wales’ brave Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) who defeated a White Dragon under Vortigerns castle.  This dragon is a symbol of defence and resoluteness in the face of hardship

Belfast City Hospital

• Location: Belfast
• Beds: 230

NHS Nightingale Hospital London

• Location: London’s Excel Exhibition Centre
• Work completed: 9 days
• Opened: 3^rd April by Prince Charles
• Number of workers: 360
• Beds: Up to 4000
• Named after Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing and famous for her work during the Crimean war.

Harrogate Nightingale Hospital 

• Location: Harrogate Convention Centre
• Work completed: under 3 weeks
• Opened: 21^st April by Captain Tom Moore
• Number of workers: 600
• Beds: 500

NHS Nightingale Hospital North West 

• Location: Manchester Central Convention Complex
• Work completed: 2 weeks
• Opened: 17^th April by the Duchess of Cornwall
• Workers: Up to 1000
• Beds: up to 750

NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham

• Location: Birmingham National Exhibition Centre
• Work completed: 8 days
• Opened: 16th April by Prince William
• Beds: 500
• Workers: 400

NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol 

• Location: Bristol Exhibition and Conference Centre
• Work completed: 24 days
• Opened: 27th April by Prince Edward
• Completed in 24 days
• Beds: 300