LST Projects has delivered a £3.5m refurbishment for University Hospital Southampton in just 14 weeks.

The project has created state-of-the art facilities for young patients, transforming Southampton Children’s Hospital's trauma and orthopaedic G3 ward. Originally built in the 1970s, the unit is one of only two trauma units in the South of England and treats around 1,200 children every year.

LST has renovated the space from floor to ceiling including the installation of a new ventilation system, hygienic wall cladding and flooring.  Six ensuite bathrooms have been created along with larger patient bays incorporating medical hoists, allowing the clinical teams to move patients more independently and safely.     

To improve comfort for parents, pull down carer beds have been installed along with a new parent’s room, providing a space for them to relax, connect to other parents and rest.   

Kevin Mills, Principle Project Manager at University Hospital Southampton, said “This was a big project with a tight turnaround, but the finished product is down to the teamwork of all parties involved.

“This included the wonderful clinical staff, our principal designer, Kendall Kingscott and contractor LST Projects, who have worked tirelessly with the University Hospital Southampton estates and facilities capital development team to bring the project in ahead of a challenging programme.”

Lucia Lazzeri-Ford, Matron at Southampton Children’s Hospital, said: “The renovation has exceeded all our expectations, with the new facilities and environment not only making a noticeable difference to our patients and their families but also to our hard-working staff.

“We finally have a ward that matches the world-class care that we provide to our young patients at Southampton Children’s Hospital.”

The project was part funded by Southampton Hospitals Charity which raised a staggering £1.64 million towards the refurbishment.