20/01/2025
Following the announcement today, we are extremely disappointed that our programme, not for the first time, has been delayed. While we are pleased that the government has recognised the case for a whole new hospital, today’s announcement sees us delayed by at least another 6 years and there will be little prospect of a new hospital before 2040.
Our staff, patients and the citizens of Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire deserve better.
The condition of our current hospital presents challenges for staff and patients which we manage every day, to deliver safe, high quality healthcare services to our local communities despite these challenges.
We will be seeking urgent meetings with NHS England and the New Hospital Programme team to explore the implications of the announcement.