A £2 million extension has been opened at the South Eastern Trust’s Crossgar Health Centre, bringing GP services together with treatment room and multidisciplinary team services under one roof on the health centre site.
The development sees staff previously based at Crossgar Clinic now co-located within Crossgar Health Centre alongside GPs Dr Trainor, Dr Smyth and Dr Wylie, as well as physiotherapists, district nurses, social workers, treatment room nurses and the practice nurse.
The local health Trust said the new environment will support a more joined-up, multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and make it easier for local people to access a range of primary and community care services in one place.
The project includes a new 12-room, two-storey extension, along with refurbishment of parts of the existing building, creating a modern, fit-for-purpose environment designed to support care delivery now and into the future.
Capacity within the practice has also been significantly enhanced, with improved accommodation for GP training, expanded clinical space for practice nurses and upgraded staff facilities.
Together, these improvements will support the delivery of high-quality care while providing a better experience for both patients and staff.
South Eastern Trust chief executive Roisin Coulter said: “I am delighted to see the completion and opening of this significant extension at Crossgar Health Centre.
“This investment brings key services together under one roof, improving the experience for patients and supporting more integrated, team-based working.
“It also provides modern, high-quality facilities for our staff, helping us to continue delivering safe, effective and person-centred care now and into the future.”
The health Trust chief executive continued: “I would like to thank the estates team, design team and contractors, J P & S Construction, who have worked with the services to deliver the extension and refurbishment of Crossgar Health Centre and provide the improved clinical accommodation and capacity.
“Throughout the project, clinical services have remained live, with the project team working collectively to reduce disruption and the impact on the services.
“The project has also improved the building’s energy efficiency, with building fabric enhancements and upgrades to the lighting and heating systems helping support the Trust’s sustainability goals.”
