IN PICTURES: Phase one of Boston Pilgrim Hospital's new multi-million pound emergency department

By David Seymour

Published 2nd May 2025, 17:25 BST

Updated 2nd May 2025, 20:36 BST

The first phase of Boston’s new multi-million pound emergency department is set to open to patients on Wednesday (May 7).

More information about the project can be found in this piece we published earlier today (Friday). However, this gallery acts as a tour of the space ...

Phase one of the new emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital on the right, with the current department on the left.

1. New emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital - phase one

Phase one of the new emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital on the right, with the current department on the left. Photo: DS

The rapid assessment area, where patients arriving by ambulance will initially be seen.

2. New emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital - phase one

The rapid assessment area, where patients arriving by ambulance will initially be seen. Photo: DS

Decontamination facilities. These also form part of the entrance to the department.

3. New emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital - phase one

Decontamination facilities. These also form part of the entrance to the department. Photo: DS/ULTH

One of the eight resuscitation cubicles to care for the sickest patients needing the highest level of emergency care. Currently, the hospital has four. The first set of doors leads to an area where staff can 'don and doff', that is, put on and take off personal protective equipment. The cubicles also have negative air pressure to help prevent the spread of infection.

4. New emergency department at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital - phase one

One of the eight resuscitation cubicles to care for the sickest patients needing the highest level of emergency care. Currently, the hospital has four. The first set of doors leads to an area where staff can 'don and doff', that is, put on and take off personal protective equipment. The cubicles also have negative air pressure to help prevent the spread of infection. Photo: ULTH

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