MP opens Hinckley’s state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre

It is the first of its kind in Leicestershire.

A £24.6 million state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has been officially opened in Hinckley by Dr Luke Evans, MP for Hinckley and Bosworth.

The facility will offer patients a wide range of diagnostic tests, such as CT, MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Phlebotomy, Dermatology, Audiology assessments and Endoscopy,  closer to home.

Dr Luke Evans MP said: “Today marks a day of celebration – a historic day for Hinckley’s health provision as we open the next chapter of healthcare right in the heart of our town.

“We all know what an improvement this local facility will make to people’s lives as they won’t need to travel into Leicester or over to the George Eliot for things like MRI or CT scans, ultrasounds, endoscopy appointments, X-Rays and blood tests.

“I’m so pleased to have worked with our local NHS to secure the funding and play my part in making this long-awaited investment a reality for our community. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard over the past few years to make this happen for all of us locally.

“This will be truly transformative to people and families across Hinckley and Bosworth.”

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The centre is expected to undertake 70,000 tests this year, increasing to more than 80,000 next year.

One of the first patients to be treated in the new unit was 69-year-old Albert Bonsell who came to the new centre for a blood test.

He said: “It’s a really nice place and the staff working here have all been lovely. It’s really great to have a facility like this on our doorstep, it’s very convenient for me as I live in Barwell, and it means I don’t have to travel further afield for tests.”