Merit - Delivering a Community Diagnostic Hub (CDH) on site at Woking Community Hospital

Delivering a high-spec Community Diagnostics Hub (CDH) for Woking Community Hospital.

Merit is currently delivering a new Community Diagnostics Hub (CDH) at Woking Community Hospital, marking a significant step forward for both the hospital and the wider North West Surrey community. This much-needed facility will greatly expand diagnostic testing capacity, offering essential services like x-rays, ultrasounds, and cardiac and respiratory testing. The goal is to reduce patient waiting times and provide quicker access to the vital healthcare services.

The 500m² facility, seamlessly connected to the existing hospital, will include state-of-the-art MRI and PET CT scanner suites, consultation rooms, and a welcoming reception area, all designed to enhance the patient experience and ensure smoother, faster care.

To bring this important project to life, we are utilising Merit's innovative UltraPOD® SFS Variant, which represents a cutting-edge construction solution. This approach significantly reduces project timelines, making the facility more affordable without compromising on quality.

Scheduled for completion in November 2024, the new CDH will be a transformative addition to Woking Community Hospital, helping to improve lives through faster diagnostics and more timely care.

Client: Ashford and St. Peter's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Woking
Sector: Healthcare
Project: Community Diagnostic Hub (CDH)
Value: £4,200,000

Key Features

500m² Community Diagnostics Hub (CDH) including circulation, reception and consultation rooms, along with MRI & PET CT Scanner
Harnessing Merit’s new UltraPOD® SFS Variant
The new facility will be Health Building Notes (HBN) and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) compliant in line with the agreed client scope.

Challenges and Solutions

Site constraints: very tight site location which is shared with a Hospital car park, meaning that Merit’s team have to carefully plan plant hire logistics to allow for crane access to lift & install POD deliveries.
Fast project delivery: tight programme requested by the Trust meaning that Merit’s team is prioritising fast-track delivery to ensure project is operational on time and to budget.
Adaptable to specific client requests: As part of this scheme, Merit is installing foundations for an MRI, CT and mammography units, at specific request by the client.

Key Outcomes

Total project duration of 11 months: The entire project will completed in 11 months, three years faster than the industry standard for similar facilities.
Estimated 85%-95% Pre-Manufactured Value: This indicates a high degree of offsite manufacturing, significantly reducing onsite construction time and labour.
Certified as Zero Scope 1 Carbon enabled, attaining BREEAM Excellent and EPC-A rated: The facility meets high environmental standards, with certifications reflecting its sustainability and energy efficiency.