 The new Children's Hospital opened on 22 April 2001, replacing the old children's hospital on St Michael's Hill, at a cost £30million.One of the main aims of the design, in addition to providing the most up-to-date facilities possible, was to overcome many of the difficulties that face patients, families and staff.In February 2014, it was agreed an inquiry would be held into the Bristol heart scandal, following heart surgery deaths at the hospital.