This morning - 27 July - GWH has seen the first patient come through its doors.
Staff say local man Chris, was the first patient to be treated in our new Urgent Treatment Centre.
He said of his experience: "It's really nice. It makes you feel better as soon as you come in, and I'm sure it is going to be much better for patient care."
Chris is pictured in the image above, with UTC staff member Ingrid, who is today's - 27 July - Clinical Navigator.
The GWH team explain that Ingrid is the first person patients will see when they enter the UTC for urgent or emergency care, and she will navigate every patient to the right place for their care needs - which could be still in the UTC or round to the Emergency Department if needed.
After an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held earlier this month, the UTC is now open to the public every day from 7am – 10pm for patients to book in, closing at midnight.
More information about the UTC and its official opening can be found at https://swindonlink.com/news/gwh-new-utc-opening/
A spokesperson for the Swindon hospital said: "It's really important that you contact NHS 111 in the first instance, as they can also direct you to the best place for your clinical needs, including local GP surgeries or a pharmacist, or they can book you in for a timed appointment slot at the UTC so you don't need to wait."
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