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EMU at Abingdon Community Hospital set for refurbishment
The improvements aim to modernise the unit, which provides rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as an alternative to acute hospital admission.
This helps to reduce pressure on busy A&E departments.
The unit is temporarily operating from a different ward within the Abingdon site but continues to function as normal.
A hospital spokesperson said: “The refurbishment work will modernise the unit, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for patients and staff.”
Abingdon Community Hospital offers various services, including rehabilitation and palliative care.
It also supports patients with a Minor Injuries Unit, an Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, and a range of outpatient services such as rheumatology, cardiology, and paediatric orthopaedics.
The hospital is staffed by a dedicated team of nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists and is supported by gerontologists, who specialise in elderly care.
The refurbishment work was announced on April 12.