BRADFORD'S hospitals are set to receive more than £5 million to support its Accident & Emergency capacity during the winter months.

In total, trusts across England will receive £300 million for their emergency departments, with work to be completed by the start of next year so hospitals can benefit from the upgrades during the peak of winter.

The prime minister Boris Johnson said the cash has been set aside to help the UK's economy "build back better" and minimise the risk of further outbreaks of coronavirus in hospitals.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive close to £4,888,000 while Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will receive £224,000.

Hospitals could use the new funding to expand waiting areas and increase the number of treatment cubicles, helping them boost A&E capacity by providing additional space, reducing overcrowding and improving infection control measures.

Elsewhere in the region, these trusts will receive the following:

  • Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust - £2,252,000
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - £5,389,000
  • Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust - £2,607,000
  • Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - £1,850,000
  • Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust - £527,000
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - £1,700,000

The Prime Minister said: "We continue to deliver on our promise to build back better and faster, with £300 million allocated today for NHS trusts to upgrade their facilities and improve A&E capacity.

"These upgrades will help our fantastic NHS prepare for the winter months, helping them to deliver essential services and reduce the risk of coronavirus infections.

"Thanks to the hard work and tireless efforts of NHS staff throughout the pandemic, our A&Es have remained open for the public.

"It’s vital that those who need emergency treatment this winter access it, and for those who remain concerned about visiting hospitals, let me assure you that the NHS has measures in place to keep people safe."

Keighley MP Robbie Moore welcomed the funding for Airedale hospital.

Mr Moore said: “Staff across the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust have worked tirelessly over recent months and I would like to thank them for everything they have done to get our local community through the coronavirus pandemic,” he said.

“While we hope for the best this winter, it’s right that we plan for the worst. This funding will ensure we are in the best possible position for the challenges that the winter months may bring.”