Bupa-owned Cromwell Hospital has opened a significant new clinical extension into the adjoining Lexham Gardens building.
The 33,000 sqft extension is a newly refurbished healthcare space with expanded key diagnostic, surgical and therapy services.
The development has been designed to modern clinical standards, with a focus on flexibility, patient flow, and the integration of advanced medical technologies. Key additions include a new therapies area, an additional operating theatre to support advanced robotic surgery, a chemotherapy day unit, and a fully upgraded radiology department.
The radiology upgrade introduces new X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and DEXA imaging systems to support a broader diagnostic offering. The therapy department has doubled in size and now includes a dedicated occupational therapy facility, a children’s therapy area with a sensory room, and a fully equipped rehabilitation gym.
Elsewhere within the extension, two new cardiac catheter laboratories have been commissioned to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. A new 10-bed recovery department has also been created to provide post-procedure care in a calm, purpose-designed environment.
The Lexham Gardens redevelopment supports Bupa’s wider sustainability strategy and its ambition to achieve net zero by 2040, Bupa says. The building has achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, and the installation of more energy-efficient plant and clinical equipment is expected to deliver long-term reductions in operational carbon.
Philip Luce, CEO of Diagnostics and Secondary Care London, said: “We’re delighted to open our new extension at Cromwell Hospital. The new, refreshed space will enable us to offer more patients high-quality care when they need it in an environment that prioritises comfort and wellbeing. We’ve been on a journey over the last few years to introduce the latest innovative treatments, technology and modernise spaces for patients and staff. The new extension showcases our commitment to this and I’m excited to welcome patients through the doors.”
Sarah Melia, General Manager for Bupa Health Services, added: “We are very proud to be opening the Lexham Gardens building at Cromwell Hospital. This has been an incredible project transforming a 1970s building into a modern, sustainable medical facility that puts patients, people, and the planet at its heart. We are committed to growing the hospital and ensuring our facilities and technology are state of the art, so our patients are getting the very best care possible.”
