CDC opens at Surrey community hospital

A CDC has opened to help reducing waiting times and reduce pressure on local hospitals in Surrey.

Woking CDC (c) Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Woking CDC (c) Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Woking CDC is operated by Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working in close collaboration with North West Surrey Integrated Care Services, CSH Surrey, Alliance Medical Ltd, Skin Analytics and partners operating at Woking Community Hospital.

Louise Stead, group chief executive said: ‘We are excited to open the doors to the Woking Community Diagnostic Centre, a key part of our commitment to improving healthcare accessibility for local residents.

‘This facility will help streamline the process for patients who require diagnostic services, ensuring they receive timely results and care. By bringing essential services closer to home, we aim to enhance the patient experience, lessen the need for travel, and reduce the strain on larger hospital facilities.'

The centre was supported by generous donations from Rotary Clubs of Woking, The Friends of Woking Community Hospital, HeartBeat Support Woking and the Ashford and St Peter's Hospital Charity.

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