Pauline Jorgensen, the Conservative candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency, spent an afternoon with the project team and hospital managers at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
She visited the kidney dialysis ward and spoke to the A&E team, who explained the issues with the current buildings, and how a new hospital would benefit local residents.
Pauline said she has made healthcare access for residents in Earley and Woodley a centrepiece of her campaign, and is backing calls for a new hospital.
She said: “It was fascinating to hear directly from the professionals how the new hospital would benefit residents with improved facilities for patients and staff alike.
“The development will help improve efficient patient flow and also allow state of the art technology to be implemented to improve patient monitoring.
“They will also be able to sort out the parking and transport problems I have experienced first-hand and many residents, especially those with disabilities, have talked to me about.
“I am keen to help the Royal Berkshire Hospital in any way I can, to deliver this important new project.
“I’m pleased to see that the Prime Minister has focused on clearing the post-pandemic backlogs with success – but there is more to do and I know only a Conservative government with a clear plan will deliver the quality healthcare residents in Earley and Woodley deserve”.
