Lessons for the NHP from a digital-first hospital

By Paul Cooper 2025-02-18T06:00:00

A hospital due to open near Glasgow in 2031 provides a blueprint for the government’s revamped programme

The government’s revamped New Hospital Programme (NHP) represents a critical opportunity in healthcare infrastructure. With a revised target to deliver 40 hospitals by 2039, the £15bn initiative seeks to rectify past shortcomings by prioritising technological integration and future-proofing.

The plan is intended to make “best use of technology… ensuring future hospitals are designed to meet the needs of patients and staff.”

This feels like an exciting chance for the country’s construction sector to show its ability to innovate and deliver a once-in-a-generation upgrade to health facilities that will stand the test of time.

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