New wards being built, with potential for even greater future expansion.
A new block of hospital wards, which will provide an extra 48 beds for sick patients, is being built in Milton Keynes.
Work at the city’s University Hospital (MKUH) has begun with the laying of foundations for the new ‘Oak Wards’ which will boost the facility’s already stretched bed count. Builders Morgan Sindall arrived on site last October to prepare for the construction.
The new building, to the east of the hospital, will feature two 24-bed wards across two floors, providing a significant increase in capacity for medical patients as MK’s community expands.
And there is potential for a future expansion phase that could double the total capacity to 96 beds, supporting the hospital’s commitment to provide a healthcare service fit for the future. The construction is expected to be completed next January.
It follows several high-profile site improvements at MKUH, including the construction of a new Radiotherapy Centre, ongoing work to deliver a new Imaging Centre and an additional multi-storey car park.
The hospital’s trust is awaiting a Government review of its New Hospital Programme (NHP) which could mean the delivery of a new Women’s and Children’s Hospital at MKUH.
“We are delighted to have begun work on this essential expansion of our hospital,” said Joe Harrison CBE, MKUH Chief Executive Officer. “The Oak Wards are a key part of our broader strategy to enhance our facilities and address the acute healthcare needs of our growing community. This milestone reflects our firm commitment to providing a hospital that is well-equipped for the future.”
"It's exciting to see work begin at Milton Keynes University Hospital's new Oak Wards facility as, once complete, this high-end and sustainable new ward will play a vital role in increasing the site’s capacity,” said Emma Curtis, Morgan Sindall Construction Director.
“Our close and collaborative relationship with MKUH has been central to the project and we're looking forward to building on this as the construction activity continues."
The hospital says that while development work takes place, there might be some disruption when moving around the site, so allow extra time when travelling to appointments.
More details on the site development projects are here: www.mkuh.nhs.uk/mkview.
