Six months into my new role leading the government’s new hospital programme, I’ve been excited by the scale of these pioneering plans and the momentum we have already achieved. After over 30 years of experience in the NHS, in roles ranging from nursing to chief executive, I am determined to ensure the largest hospital building programme in a generation benefits everyone, from patients and NHS staff to suppliers and the local community.

These ambitious plans will see 40 new hospitals built across England by 2030. Together with eight established schemes which secured investment previously and are set to deliver over the next 10 years, this will mean a total of 48 hospitals by the end of the decade. The government has confirmed an initial £3.7 billion in funding over the next four years to support this delivery.

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