National Breast Imaging Academy

The centre has experienced a 100% increase in referrals since opening in 2007 and is now poised to provide further services following the proposals outlined in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Population Health Plan 2017-2021.

As part of the original feasibility, the healthcare team worked collaboratively with Public Health England, The Royal College of Radiologists, The Society of Radiographers, The Association of Breast Clinicians and the British Society of Breast Radiologists.

The outcomes of this study concluded that the additional clinical capacity provided by an extension would enable Greater Manchester to implement the phase 3 proposals for breast imaging services across the city.

The main entrance to the first-floor level has been expressed within the building form as an angular cube clad in stone. The stone has been chosen to match the existing material to the Nightingale Centre main entrance. Window reveals also have a stone frame detail around the brick reveal.

The south and east elevations to the proposed building are visible from the main pedestrian and vehicular access route through the hospital site. The external appearance of the building will consist of red brick in keeping with existing hospital buildings on the site and the eastern elevation to the Nightingale Centre. The façade is predominantly horizontal stretcher bond red brick in a light shade. Window reveals are expressed using a contrasting vertical stretcher bond pattern and a darker red brick set back from the external finish face.