A new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre has officially opened its doors in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
The Mansfield CDC was delivered with project management consultancy, quantity surveying, and CDM advisor support from construction consultancy Pulse Consult in collaboration with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, contractor Kier, and supply chain partners including CPMG Architects and Hexa.
Annually, the facility is designed to enable thousands of patients to receive faster diagnoses, closer to home, delivering up to 100,000 tests each year
The CDC utilises a collaboration of both new infrastructure and the utilisation of existing estate elements. Enhanced sustainability was also a key consideration for the project, with solar PV installation and the establishment of a green roof, used as an innovative response to limited site footprint. The building is also fully electric.
Tom Howells, board director and national head of healthcare at Pulse said: “Delivering this facility at pace, while maintaining quality and long-term value, required absolute alignment across every project partner. Our role was not just to support delivery, but to bring clarity, control and confidence to a complex programme operating under significant time pressures.
“What’s been achieved here goes beyond the building itself. This centre will play a critical role in improving access to diagnostics, reducing pressure on acute services and supporting earlier intervention for patients across Nottinghamshire. Being part of the first facility of its kind in the region is something we’re incredibly proud of, particularly as the NHS continues its shift towards more accessible, community-based care.”
Dr James Thomas, deputy chief medical officer at Sherwood Forest Hospitals and clinical lead for the CDC project, commented: “The opening of Nottinghamshire’s first Community Diagnostic Centre marks a significant step forward in how we deliver care for our patients. By bringing a wide range of diagnostic services closer to where people live, we can support earlier diagnosis, reduce waiting times and improve overall patient experience.
“This facility reflects the strength of partnership working across multiple organisations, all aligned behind a shared goal of improving access and outcomes for our communities. It’s a big step forward in how we care for our communities across Nottinghamshire.”
