Progress made on new £21 million Thorpe Wood Hospital in Peterborough

Progress is being made on the construction of a new £21.4 million hospital in Peterborough.

The Thorpe Wood Hospital is set to open next year, and Ramsay Health Care UK invited Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow and

leader of Peterborough City Council cllr Shabina Qayyum to see the progress being made.

Working alongside nearby Fitzwilliam Hospital, Thorpe Wood Hospital will expand access to elective care with capacity for over 11,500 procedures annually, helping to reduce waiting times and support timely access to care to meet growing demand across the region.

The hospital also represents a long-term investment by Ramsay Health Care UK in Peterborough’s future, creating skilled local employment and training opportunities.

The purpose-built facility will include two laminar flow operating theatres, diagnostic services including MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound, two outpatient minor operations theatres and eight day-case pods.

Nick Costa, Chief Executive Officer at Ramsay UK said: "This is an exciting milestone for Ramsay UK and for the Peterborough community we are proud to serve since 1983. As demand for healthcare services continues to grow in the local area, Thorpe Wood Hospital will play an important role in increasing access to high-quality care for patients across Peterborough and the surrounding area.

“This investment demonstrates our long-term commitment to supporting patients in accessing modern facilities, advanced diagnostic services and excellent clinical care, while also creating valuable employment opportunities within the local community."

Helen Tait, Hospital Director at Fitzwilliam Hospital and soon to be Thorpe Wood Hospital added: "We were delighted to welcome local leaders to our new hospital to give them a ‘behind the scenes’ preview of the design and thinking that has gone into creating a hospital fit for the future. Their insights and feedback will play a valuable role in our final stages of preparation, ahead of opening the hospital next year. The hospital will be an impressive addition to both the Ramsay Health Care UK Group and the population of Cambridgeshire and beyond."

Following the tour, Mr Pakes also spent time at Fitzwilliam Hospital, meeting with local staff and patients to learn about the impact the hospital already has within the local community. He said "It was a pleasure to see the progress at Thorpe Wood Hospital and to spend time with the staff and patients at Fitzwilliam Hospital. Hearing directly from patients about their care, from diagnosis through to recovery, showed how much timely treatment matters to people and their families.

“Speeding up NHS treatment and cutting waiting lists is one of my top priorities, and Peterborough needs more capacity to meet growing demand. This investment will help more local people get the operations and scans they need sooner and closer to home.

“It will also bring skilled jobs and training to our city. I look forward to seeing Ramsay keep working closely with our local NHS, so the benefits reach patients across Peterborough and the wider region."