New surgical centre in Mexborough named - Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence (M-E-OC)

The service will open its doors in early 2024, and will undertake procedures such as hips and knee replacements, along with other elective orthopaedic operations.

A collaborative project between Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, residents from across South Yorkshire who are awaiting orthopaedic ops will have the choice of receiving care and treatment at the MEOC once it opens in the new year.

In a modern twist to traditional building practices, the theatre unit was not built in-situ but rather, crafted off-site using modern techniques and technology.

This approach, utilised by partners Module Co, allows for the precise, efficient, and high-quality production of modular units within a controlled manufacturing environment. These practices not only streamline the building process but also minimise disruption on the existing and busy hospital sites.

Once up and running, the facility will be able to operate (to mind the pun) for decades.

As the team complete construction, the MEOC project team are asking for local people’s views on the new service, and what things need to be considered to ensure patients receive the very best care, treatment and experience.