Take a tour of new Spalding hospital

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People from the South Holland community are invited to take a first look inside Spalding's new Johnson Community hospital before it opens its doors to patients on June 1.

This will be the first time members of the public have had the opportunity to see the impressive £24 million pound hospital.

Guided tours of the building will take place from the main reception on May 14 and 22 between the hours of 1pm and4pm and 5pm and 8pm and on May 23 from 9am to 1pm.

The hospital design and the services to be delivered have been largely influenced by the community who have also carefully considered ecolology and environmental issues.

Surrounding wildlife has been preserved and car use is being discouraged through cycling facilities and bus services.

These measures together with economical lighting, heating and ventilation have created a hospital fit for future generations of this rural community.

The hospital will provide a modern, clean and welcoming environment, replacing the old buildings which were no longer fit to provide modern healthcare and allowing all services to be delivered from one site.

Sally Brown, outpatients sister for Lincolnshire Community Health Services, is also looking forward to starting work at the new hospital.

"The new hospital will be a great place to care for patients. It has a very relaxed feel to it and I would encourage people to come and take a look around."

Simon Temple, hospital matron said: "Patients receiving care at the new hospital will do so in an environment that has been specifically designed to create a relaxed atmosphere to make their stay as comfortable as possible."