UK Hospitals: Multiple New Facilities Planned 2025-2039

The Labour government has revised the New Hospitals Programme, announcing a new timeline for various hospital projects across the UK, including the Shotley Bridge Hospital, which is now set to be rebuilt between 2025 and 2030. Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the previous Conservative government's unfulfilled promise of 40 new hospitals, claiming their funding was insufficient and led to significant delays. Meanwhile, plans for a new hospital in Basingstoke have been pushed back to between 2037 and 2039, which local officials described as disappointing given the previous timeline of 2032. The government aims to ensure that the new timetable is realistic and meets fiscal rules, with plans for the Princess Alexandra Hospital's construction to start by 2034. Streeting emphasized the importance of addressing current hospital demands and improving social care to alleviate pressures on existing facilities. The revisions highlight the Labour government's commitment to rebuilding trust in the NHS and delivering on their promises for hospital infrastructure.