Walk-in centre move to HRI delayed

MOVE DELAYED: Story Street walk-in centre

By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor

The move of a city centre walk-in health centre to Hull Royal Infirmary has been delayed until the end of the month due to “unforeseen issues with building work”.

Facilities at Story Street walk-in centre had been scheduled to transfer to the hospital site today, but will not now take place until the end of January, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board said.

The organisation said in a statement: “Due to unforeseen issues with building work, the move of the Story Street NHS walk-in centre will be delayed until the end of January 2024, and will not take place on 8 January 2024 as previously advertised.

“The delay has been caused by issues with underground electrical cables at the Hull Royal Infirmary site where the new facility will be based. Work is already underway to correct the problem and ensure that the new site is ready to provide urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses as soon as possible.

There will be no break in services for patients, with the walk-in centre remaining open on Story Street until the new site is ready.

“People who need medical support for minor illness are encouraged to continue to use Story Street walk-in centre as normal, which is open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.”

It added: “We are disappointed by the unforeseen delay and apologise if this has caused confusion for people in Hull and East Yorkshire. A revised launch date will be announced shortly.”

Patients registered at the three GP practices in Wilberforce Health Centre, also on the Story Street site, will not be affected by the move.