PATIENTS and the doctors of the future are benefiting from new facilities at Hull Royal Infirmary.
A �6.8 million building is now open at the Anlaby Road site.
It includes departments for eye and dermatology patients, as well as a clinical skills centre – which will train medical staff from nurses to surgeons.
The opening of the building and the relocation of the departments paves the way for the planned expansion of the city's accident and emergency department and the sale of Princess Royal Hospital in east Hull, where dermatology was based.
Leanne Ivory, 31, of east Hull, took her daughter, Lilly Ivory, five months, to the dermatology department for her appointment.
She said: "It's really nice, clean and fresh.
"It's in the centre of the city, so it's easy to get to.
"I like the new building."
Dr Shernaz Walton, consultant dermatologist, said staff were delighted to move.
"It's a relief," she said. "The past two years have been difficult because when we were working at Princess Royal, everything was shut down apart from us.
"I think patients are very happy because everything is centralised."
The �3.3 million clinical skills facility will train doctors, surgeons and nurses, as well as provide a training base for GPs, paramedics and community healthcare professionals.
It is home to electronic mannequins, as well as equipment to help simulate operations and other procedures.
Dr Makani Purva, director of postgraduate education and the clinical skills facility, said: "We can simulate emergencies and train people better. We can get them up to date with all emergencies they may face only once in their lifetime."
Consultant eye surgeon Colin Vize said: "It's fantastic. The trust has recognised the increasing demands that are put upon us by an ageing population who, unfortunately, have serious eye conditions that need treatment."
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