Major milestone as keys for the new Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre handed over to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
The construction stage of the new Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre (PCDC) is now complete, with the keys formally handed over to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP).
All internal construction work has been finished, and staff can now begin moving into the building and preparing for the first patient appointments next month. While some final external works are still underway, these will continue over the coming weeks and be completed before the building opens.
Located on Western Approach in Plymouth City Centre, the PCDC will provide a wide range of vital diagnostic tests, scans and checks in a convenient, community-based setting, helping improve access to local NHS services and reduce waiting times.
Deputy Director of the Future Hospital Programme at UHP, Nicki Collas, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have reached this important milestone. This marks a significant step forward in improving access to vital diagnostic services for people across our city.
“The new centre will make a real difference to patients by providing quicker, more convenient access to tests and scans closer to home, helping to reduce waiting times and support earlier diagnosis and treatment. We are incredibly proud of what this facility will deliver for our community and look forward to welcoming patients through the doors.
“We are also extremely grateful to our construction partners, BAM, who have been outstanding throughout this project. Their professionalism, collaboration and commitment have ensured the centre has been delivered on time and to a high standard. It has been a pleasure to work together to bring this important facility to life for the people of Plymouth.”
Operating seven days a week from 8am to 8pm, the new centre will offer the following services (appointments via referral only):
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CT, MRI, X-ray and Ultrasound scans
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Cardiology, lung function, vascular and neurophysiology appointments
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Booked appointments for blood tests
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Adult audiology services
The PCDC will play an important role in delivering faster access to diagnostics, supporting earlier diagnosis and treatment for patients across the city.
By bringing services closer to where people live, the centre will make it easier and more convenient for patients to access essential NHS diagnostics, improving patient experience while strengthening community-based healthcare provision.
