Jul 17, 2023
Government to miss 40 new hospitals target - watchdog
The government is likely to miss its target to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, the spending watchdog has said. Recent government statements about building 40 new hospitals include these eight projects, referred to as "Legacy hospitals". The 32 that will be built in time include 24 from the original new hospitals programme, five that were added in May, and three new mental health hospitals. A health department spokesperson said: "The NAO's report acknowledges that despite changes to the original programme, 40 new hospitals are still expected to be delivered by 2030 and praises the programme's innovative plans to standardise hospital construction, deliver efficiencies and improve quality. "We remain firmly committed to delivering these hospitals, which are now expected to be backed by over £20 billion of investment, helping to cut waiting lists so people can get the treatment they need quicker."Three new hospitals have already opened and more will open this year so patients and staff can benefit from major new hospital buildings, equipped with the latest technology.
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