Hinchingbrooke Hospital staff accommodation block set to be demolished
The redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital has reached a significant milestone, with the demolition of the site's existing staff accommodation blocks set to begin in June.
The works form a critical part of the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme, which is funded by the New Hospital Programme.
The new development will deliver a modern, fully electric, digitally enabled hospital while delivering safe and effective patient care from the current hospital, throughout construction.
To enable these works, staff accommodation is being re-provided through new modular “Zed Pods” homes located at the front of the hospital site near the staff car park, which are expected to be ready for occupation in Spring 2027. There will be no disruption in the availability of accommodation for staff who require it.
Deborah Lee, Senior Responsible Officer for the Hinchingbrooke Redevelopment Programme, said: “This is a major step forward in delivering our new hospital for the local community. While demolition can be disruptive, we are taking every measure to ensure services remain safe and accessible, and we thank our staff, patients and neighbours for their continued support.”
Patients and visitors are reassured that hospital services will remain fully operational throughout the works, although some changes to site access, traffic routes and parking may be required.
Throughout the demolition period, the Trust is working closely with contractors and partners to minimise disruption. Measures include dust suppression, noise and vibration monitoring, and strict safety procedures.
A temporary staff car park will be created on the cleared site, helping maintain parking capacity while redevelopment continues. Materials from demolition, including concrete and brick, will be reused in its construction as part of the Trust's sustainability commitments.