The £312 million redevelopment of hospitals in the Midlands has been approved, leading to significant enhancements in healthcare facilities.
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust’s business case received approval, clearing the path for construction.
- Integrated Health Projects, a collaboration between Vinci and Sir Robert McAlpine, will oversee the design and construction.
- Key facilities include a new emergency department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and planned surgery at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
- This development aims to deliver high-quality, sustainable healthcare services with modern amenities across both hospitals.
The ambitious £312 million redevelopment of two Midlands hospitals has received the official go-ahead, marking a pivotal moment for healthcare infrastructure in the region. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust confirmed that its comprehensive business case for the transformation initiative has been sanctioned, paving the way for construction activities to commence imminently.
Tasked with spearheading this significant project, Integrated Health Projects—a joint venture between renowned construction firms Vinci and Sir Robert McAlpine—was appointed in January to lead the design and execution of the scheme.
Central to the redevelopment is the establishment of a purpose-built emergency department at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, coupled with designated facilities for planned surgery at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. Notably, both sites will also benefit from enhanced urgent care services, a midwife-led unit, endoscopy, and various other critical medical provisions.
In addition to emergency care, the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will house an acute medical floor, a critical care unit, and a range of services encompassing maternity, children’s care, gynaecology, and neonatal treatment. Ensuring a holistic upgrade, the development promises a new entrance, improved hospitality facilities, and an optimised patient drop-off area.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust has articulated that this clinically-driven programme will significantly expedite access to the appropriate care and healthcare professionals, thereby reducing waiting times for surgeries and minimising hospital stays overall. The trust also committed to persisting with its investment strategy in both hospitals and further evolving community-based healthcare services.
The involvement of IHP in this significant undertaking underscores its role in transforming healthcare infrastructure under the ProCure23 framework, established more than 20 years ago to specialize in supporting infrastructure transformations. Additionally, IHP is currently engaged in other vital projects, including the delayed £1bn Whipps Cross Hospital in London and the £105 million National Rehabilitation Centre for Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.
The approved redevelopment of the Midlands hospitals marks a significant step towards modernising and improving healthcare delivery in the region.
