Hillingdon Hospital plans revised, public can comment until Dec 13
New design for the £1.5 billion facility includes 538 single en-suite beds and complies with updated national hospital guidance.
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Revised designs for the new Hillingdon Hospital, a £1.5 billion development in west London, have been published by Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust. The public can provide feedback on the updated plans until Sunday 13 December. The Trust intends to submit a new planning application to Hillingdon Council after this consultation.
Updated Design Features
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The proposed hospital's design has been refreshed to align with new national guidance for hospital layouts, covering areas such as emergency care, inpatient wards, and maternity services. This guidance was developed with input from over 1,000 clinicians, Royal Colleges, healthcare staff, and patients. As a result of adopting these requirements, the new hospital building is larger than previous iterations.
The updated plans include 538 overnight beds, all situated in single en-suite rooms, intended to enhance patient privacy and comfort. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust stated the design is intended to be 'future proof', offering flexibility to adapt to healthcare advancements and evolving patient needs. The Trust also indicated the new design will provide a better working environment for staff, with all operational areas above ground to maximise natural light.
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Public Consultation and Next Steps
Lesley Watts, Chief Executive of Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust, encouraged local communities and patients to review the plans and share their views. "This is an opportunity to transform healthcare for generations to come," Watts said. "A new hospital will give us the environment and technology to deliver high-quality care and make a real difference to the experience of everyone who comes through our doors."
The current Hillingdon Hospital has been described by former Health Secretary Wes Streeting as 'the worst I’ve seen'. The new facility is part of the first wave of hospital redevelopments planned by the government, with construction for schemes in this wave expected to begin between now and 2030. Hillingdon Hospital is the only London project included in this initial phase.
Questions this report answers
+What is the cost of the new Hillingdon Hospital?
The new Hillingdon Hospital is planned to cost £1.5 billion. This figure represents the total estimated expenditure for the development of the new facility.
+What are the key features of the revised hospital design?
The revised design includes 538 overnight beds, all in single en-suite rooms, to improve patient privacy. It also complies with new national guidance for hospital layouts and aims to provide a better working environment for staff.
+Until when can the public comment on the plans?
The public can submit comments on the revised plans for the new Hillingdon Hospital until Sunday 13 December. Feedback can be provided via the Hillingdon Hospital NHS website.
+What happens after the public consultation?
Following the public consultation period, Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust will submit a new planning application to Hillingdon Council. This application will incorporate feedback received during the consultation.
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