A new £25m Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton Hospital Slough – delivered by offsite manufacturer Western – has been officially opened.
The 2,800m² facility was delivered within 52 weeks using advanced off-site manufacturing and BIM 3D modelling. Modules were pre-assembled off-site and watertight within five days of installation, reducing disruption, waste, and programme risk within a live healthcare environment.
Western delivered a full turnkey design-and-build solution, including internal fit-out and external works such as car parking and EV charging infrastructure.
The centre will operate seven days a week, 12 hours a day, providing up to 150,000 additional diagnostic tests annually. Services include MRI, CT, and ultrasound scanning, alongside respiratory and cardiology testing – supporting earlier diagnosis of conditions such as cancer and heart disease, reducing waiting times, and relieving pressure on Wexham Park Hospital and local GP practices. Located a 10-minute walk from Slough railway station and close to bus routes, the centre has been designed with accessibility at its core.
James Clarke, Chief Strategy Officer at FHFT, said: “This is an exciting moment for the Trust and the people of Slough. The centre will play a vital role in addressing health inequalities by ensuring that diagnostic services are accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live.”
Rory McGuigan, MD of Western, added: “The Slough Community Diagnostic Centre demonstrates the strength of modern methods of construction in delivering high-quality healthcare infrastructure at pace. By combining advanced off-site manufacturing, BIM-led design and a full turnkey approach, we have been able to provide Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust with a facility that is efficient, sustainable and future-focused. Most importantly, this centre will make a real difference to the people of Slough – enabling faster diagnoses, improving patient experience and supporting better health outcomes across the community. We are proud to have partnered on a project that reflects both innovation in construction and ambition in healthcare delivery.”
