A MERSEYSIDE hospital has unveiled a £20m plan to rebuild its A&E department.

The blueprint will also see Fazakerley Hospital’s intensive care and cardiology units transformed.

Under the proposals, A&E will be extended to allow more room for patients, while intensive care will be expanded by 24 beds.

The hospital’s fracture clinic was also set to move into a new purpose-built department.

Catherine Beardshaw, Chief Executive, said: “We are about to embark on a very exciting project that will ensure we can provide the best quality care to patients in modern, fit-for-purpose facilities.

“The result will be a much more patient-friendly environment.

“The A&E department, fracture clinic, critical care and cardiology are some of our busiest areas.”

She added: “This project will help us meet demands for emergency care while providing that care in a fit-for-purpose, spacious environment.”

Health chiefs said roof lights on the ceilings would allow more natural light into the building, creating a brighter environment for patients, staff and visitors.

There will also be significant changes to the roads directly outside the hospital to improve A&E access for ambulances and pedestrians.

The trust will fund the project itself from cash held in its reserves.

Other recent development at the hospital has seen a new Elective Care Centre, physiotherapy department, diabetes centre, therapies centre and refurbished radiology department.