A £4.4 million revamp of a Stratheden Hospital in Cupar is getting underway.

The development of the new Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) has reached a milestone.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined NHS Fife chief executive Paul Hawkins in a sod-cutting ceremony today 6 July.

The First Minister said: "This unit is the latest in a series of improvements to modernise the hospital which cares for people from across Fife.

"The Scottish Government is investing over £2 billion in Scotland’s health infrastructure over the spending review period, with this development being one of many that demonstrate the Scottish Government’s commitment to continually improving health services."

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Development of the new IPCU facility is the latest phase of works to modernise large areas of the Stratheden Hospital.

The project will consist of an eight-bed unit including a communal lounge and rooms for rehabilitative and therapeutic activities.

Patients will each have their own single en-suite bedrooms, offering more privacy, whilst there will also be access to an outdoor courtyard and private meeting rooms for visits from families or visitors.

The development is being delivered by Graham Construction.

Michael Graham, Group executive chairman of GRAHAM Construction, said: "GRAHAM Construction is looking forward to working closely with NHS Fife in the months ahead to deliver the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit at Stratheden Hospital."

(LM)