On Monday 29 July the government made an announcement about the New Hospital Programme. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a ministerial statement in the House of Commons announcing that there was to be a review of the programme, to ensure it had a ‘thorough, realistic and costed timetable for delivery’. We welcome this review and the opportunity it provides for us to ensure the programme is on the soundest possible footing, ahead of pivoting into full-scale delivery.
The review will focus on how we can improve the deliverability and certainty of the schemes currently within the programme. It will be undertaken by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), and we are currently working with the NHP sponsors within the Department to formalise the terms of reference of the review.
With regards to timing, it will be undertaken quickly and efficiently, and we anticipate it will be completed by September – ensuring minimal impact or delay. The NHP procurement of a Programme Delivery Partner is ongoing.
We will share further details as soon as we know more.



