New Community Diagnostic Centre at Luton Campus Reaches Topping Out Milestone
State-of-the-art facility, set to open in spring 2027, will enhance diagnostic services for Luton and South Bedfordshire residents.
By Rebecca Flint
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A significant construction milestone has been reached for the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the University of Bedfordshire's Luton Campus, with a topping out ceremony marking the placement of the final beam.
Colleagues from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bedfordshire, alongside construction contractor Ashe, gathered to celebrate the topping out of the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) located at the University’s Luton Campus. This ceremony signifies the completion of the main structure during construction.
Work on the CDC commenced at the beginning of the year, demonstrating excellent progress in a short timeframe. Once operational in spring 2027, the centre will provide vital healthcare facilities for adult patients in Luton and South Bedfordshire, offering services for endoscopy, CT scanning, and bone density scanning (DEXA).
The CDC is designed to facilitate earlier diagnoses, improve the management of long-term conditions, and enhance care coordination, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
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"This is such an exciting project in the heart of our local community and will have huge benefits for the people of Luton and South Bedfordshire. It will allow access to timely healthcare, improving outcomes and patient experience. It’s a phenomenal facility and I’m really proud to have it as part of our Trust."
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"Reaching the topping out stage is a significant moment. The Community Diagnostic Centre has huge benefits for local people and our students. It will bring teaching closer to practice, improve placement opportunities, and allow students to observe NHS skills in real scenarios. We are really proud of this partnership with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust."
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"Reaching this topping out milestone is a significant achievement for everyone involved in the project and reflects the strong collaboration between all project partners. We are proud to be delivering a facility that will play a vital role in improving access to diagnostic services for communities across Luton and South Bedfordshire. As construction continues, our focus remains on delivering a high-quality healthcare environment that will support patients and healthcare professionals for many years to come."
The Trust is also exploring a further phase in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire to expand provisions within the CDC. This potential expansion includes additional imaging services such as MRI, x-ray, and ultrasound, cardiology and respiratory services, outpatient clinic space, and health checks and advice to promote healthy lifestyles.
