A public consultation has begun on proposals for the new, state-of-the-art Hillingdon Hospital in London.
The redevelopment would replace an ageing hospital estate, some of which dates from the 1940s, delivering a larger, purpose-built hospital with modern facilities designed to improve care, patient experience, and the working environment for staff, supported by the latest medical and digital technology.
The new hospital will have 538 overnight beds, all in single rooms with en suite bathrooms, giving patients greater privacy and comfort. There would be more space for emergency and specialist care, with expanded theatres, imaging, and outpatient services supporting more same-day treatment. A new birthing suite is also planned, with the labour ward close to maternity theatres and the hospital's main operating theatres.
A new multi-storey car park with a mobility hub would provide wheelchair hire, cycle facilities, travel information, and food and drink facilities.
Feedback will help inform the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's updated planning application to Hillingdon Council next year.
Lesley Watts, Chief Executive of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This is an opportunity to transform healthcare for generations to come. 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.
“I encourage our patients and local communities to look at the plans, attend an event, and share their views so we can ensure the new hospital meets their needs.”