Work completes on landmark child health technology centre in Sheffield

Work has finished on The Spark – home of the National Centre for Child Health Technology at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.

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Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust with lead contractor HBC Construction | Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

The flagship project was delivered by HBC Construction in partnership with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Spanning approximately 43,000 sq ft, the £17 million, purpose-built facility brings together global clinical expertise within modern, technology-enabled spaces.

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Internal photo of The Spark – home of the National Centre for Child Health Technology in Sheffield | Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

It will play a leading role in transforming children’s healthcare for the NHS in the UK and internationally, driving the development of innovative healthcare technologies and supporting their adoption to improve outcomes for children and young patients.

Funded by Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity the facility represents a major collaborative investment in the future of children’s healthcare in the region.

The Spark is now set to open during Sheffield Children’s 150th anniversary year and the 50th anniversary of the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.

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