Barts Health NHS Trust said its A&E department is undergoing major improvements, as part of more than £21 m being invested across Whipps Cross Hospital this year.
Last week, Calvin Bailey, MP for Leyton and Wanstead, joined Whipps Cross Hospital chief executive, Dr Amanjit Jhund, and redevelopment director, Alastair Finney, to see these transformations in action. Consultant paediatrician Dr Kausikh Nandi also stopped by to discuss how new facilities will better support children and families.
The Trust said: “The visit showcased how we’ve eliminated corridor care in A&E and are creating a safer, faster service.”
The trust the developments include:
- Modern treatment spaces (no more temporary areas)
- An Urgent Treatment Centre at the main entrance
- A dedicated Paediatric Clinical Decision Unit (opening Autumn 2025)
It added that these improvements in A&E are part of wider investments being made, which also include:
- Upgrades to maternity and postnatal wards
- Creating more single patient rooms on its wards for better privacy
- Providing better ventilation and air conditioning on six wards
The Trust added: “We’re proud to be building safer, faster emergency care for our community – including our most vulnerable patients.”
