The BBP is delighted to share with you that Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has now received final approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre (ADC) at West Middlesex University Hospital. This comes after the final business case was approved by the NHS North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Board in Common.
The new five-storey facility will provide vital diagnostic and treatment services in cancer, renal and imaging for local residents in Hounslow, Richmond and Ealing. It aims to reduce health inequalities, improve patient outcomes and provide care closer to home. The establishment of the ADC will also result in the release of space in the main hospital building to enable them to modernise and expand other key services.
Cancer and renal disease account for one of the largest health impacts for the local population. The ADC will double capacity for these services, ensuring that the local community can access treatment locally. The new £75 million investment is the largest capital project that the Trust has ever run, which includes a £16.5 million capital grant from NHS England. The centre will support outpatient care and will offer day services for patients, opening approximately 12 hours per day, 6 days a week.
The Trust’s official charity, CW+, is seeking to raise £1.5m of donations to support with the new landmark facility. Fundraising efforts will go towards enhancing the patient experience, through improvements to furniture, green spaces and a more dynamic visual environment.
The ADC will include a modern education facility, which will improve the skills and knowledge of staff. The development will help future-proof recruitment and retention of staff within the local community. The new development is designed to be an all-electric building and supports the Trust’s commitment to the sustainable development of new builds and facilities.
Construction work is due to start in March 2024, with completion due in Summer 2026.