Situated near the South Block entrance, the facility will provide a modern and high-specification 22-bed department, designed to care for some of the hospital's most critically unwell patients.

Equipped with advanced technology, such as ventilators and continuous monitoring systems, and staffed by highly trained specialists, the Department of Critical Care provides specialist treatment for the hospital's most vulnerable patients. This includes those who have experienced major trauma, serious illnesses such as sepsis or pneumonia, or who require close monitoring following complex surgery.

Richard Parker, Chief Executive at DBTH and Chair of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Critical Care Network, said: "This new facility reflects one of the Trust's strategic ambitions which is to improve our care environments.

"The new Department of Critical Care will provide a state-of-the-art unit to treat our most vulnerable patients to ensure we meet the demands of both today and future generations."

Dr Kirsty Edmondson-Jones, director of infrastructure at DBTH, said: ‘We are looking forward to seeing this exciting development come to life, helping colleagues support high-quality care for our most critical patients and making wider improvements to areas within the Doncaster Royal Infirmary site."

The target completion date for the new facility is autumn 2026.