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University Hospital Monklands has won planning permission for a new main building described as the first hospital in Scotland to be fully digital and net zero carbon.
North Lanarkshire Council last week approved NHS Lanarkshire’s plan for the site under the Monklands Replacement Project.
This has given the green light to the completion of the business case by next year and to aim to open the hospital in 2031.
Colin Lauder, NHS Lanarkshire deputy chief executive and director of planning, property and performance, said: “The new University Hospital Monklands is a hugely significant project with the ambition to be the first hospital in Scotland to be fully digital and net zero carbon.
“The project also brings employment opportunities, through construction and operation, and broader community benefits including skills training, apprenticeships and support for businesses of all sizes.”
Focus and characteristics
According to the project website, the hospital will focus on using digital technology and real time information to support patient journeys.
Its core characteristics will be: accessibility and automation; mobilisation and connectivity; patient empowerment; and integration, interoperability and efficiency.
Des Murray, chief executive of North Lanarkshire Council, said: “This is the most significant step forward for the Monklands Replacement Project, as it moves from planning and concept stage to starting the delivery of what will be one of the most state-of-the-art hospitals in Scotland.”
