New £18M endoscopy unit begins to takes shape
A brand-new unit that will expand endoscopy services for patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is beginning to take shape at the Leicester General Hospital.
Construction of the new £18 million site, which will feature six procedure rooms, as well as 20 pods for patients before and after their procedures, started in 2024.
The new standalone, two-storey unit will provide around 17,000 endoscopy appointments every year, non-surgical procedures to examine a patient’s digestive tract which can be used to help diagnose a number of conditions, including cancer.