New Hinchingbrooke Hospital
The Government has announced that five hospitals constructed mostly using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), including Hinchingbrooke Hospital, will be rebuilt by 2030 as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Caroline Walker, Chief Executive of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Hinchingbrooke Hospital, said: “We are delighted with the announcement made earlier today that the much-needed redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke has been included in the New Hospital Programme. This funding will be made available for the construction of a new hospital that will meet the needs of a fast-growing population for decades to come, subject to the normal business case process.
“This is fantastic news, not only for our local communities regarding their future health services, but also for our staff, who have been working hard to deliver quality care from buildings that have not been up to standard for many years.
“We are already transforming our site with the construction of a new main theatres building, which is on track to receive its first patients by the end of 2023, alongside new Pathology and Pharmacy services that will go on the ground floor of the theatre complex. This will serve the needs of the new hospital when it is built. Now we look forward to progressing the plans for the new hospital with staff, local communities, and system partners.
“These are exciting times for everyone in our local community and we look forward to continuing to involve local stakeholders and our communities as we develop our plans for the Hinchingbrooke Hospital of 2030.”
Jan Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, said: “We welcome the funding announcement made today to enable the development of a new Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Being able to build a new hospital from scratch is a fantastic opportunity. One we are looking forward to working with partners and our local community on, to develop the right space to provide health and care services that meet the needs of our local people both now and in the future.”