Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced final approval for constructing a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) at West Middlesex University Hospital.
The approval comes after the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Board in Common approved the final business case. Construction work will start in spring 2024 and aims to be completed by summer 2026.
The new five-storey facility will provide vital diagnostic and treatment services in cancer, renal and imaging for Hounslow, Richmond and Ealing residents. It aims to reduce health inequalities, improve patient outcomes and provide care closer to home, freeing up space in the main hospital for inpatient care.
Cancer and renal disease account for one of the most significant health impacts for the local population. The ADC will double the capacity for these services, ensuring that the local community can access treatment locally.
The new £80 million investment is the largest capital project the Trust has ever run, including a £16.5 million capital grant from NHS England. The centre will support outpatient care and offer day services for patients, opening approximately 12 hours daily, six days a week.
Lesley Watts CBE, chief executive of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“I’m delighted that this new diagnostic centre at West Middlesex Hospital will bring care closer to home for hundreds of thousands of residents. Thanks to this investment, we will speed up diagnosis and treatment, helping improve outcomes for patients in our community for years to come.”
The Trust’s official charity, CW+, seeks to raise £1.5m of donations to support the new landmark facility. Fundraising efforts will enhance the patient experience through improvements to furniture, green spaces, and a more dynamic visual environment.
The new development is designed as an all-electric building, supporting the Trust’s commitment to the sustainable development of new buildings and facilities.
The ADC will include a modern education facility, which will improve staff skills and knowledge. The development will help future-proof staff recruitment and retention within the local community.
We covered the approval by the Hounslow Planning Committee here.
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