Spire Healthcare Group Plc announced that following successful registration with the Care Quality Commission, it has opened its new hospital in Didsbury, South Manchester. Replacing the previous hospital in Whalley Range, this £65 million facility will offer patients a wide range of integrated surgical, medical and diagnostic services that will meet the needs of Manchester and surrounding areas. Designed with extensive input from consultants, staff and patients, this leading edge facility comprises 6 operating theatres; 76 patient beds (inpatient and day-case) and 23 outpatient consulting and treatment rooms. It will offer complex surgery and medicine through a large and fully functioning Intensive Therapy Critical Care Unit including 5 Level 3 Critical Care beds, together with ultramodern diagnostic and imaging equipment from Siemens. Other new services include hydrotherapy.