Our new hospital journey
We recognise that there has been considerable public interest and speculation about the future location of the new Frimley Park Hospital. We want to provide clarity on the process so far and reassure our community that we are committed to openness, engagement, and delivering the best possible outcome for local people.
Frimley Park Hospital joined the national New Hospital Programme in 2023, due to concerns about the long-term safety of the building’s reinforced concrete structure. Extensive work is underway to keep the current hospital safe, but a replacement is needed as soon as possible to ensure continued high-quality care for our community. Frimley Park Hospital joined the national New Hospital Programme in 2023, due to concerns about the long-term safety of the building’s reinforced concrete structure. Extensive work is underway to keep the current hospital safe, but a replacement is needed as soon as possible to ensure continued high-quality care for our community.
We have followed a rigorous, nationally approved process to develop our Strategic Outline Case (SOC), which sets out options for the future of hospital services. Our preferred approach is to provide care across several sites: a new main hospital, continued use of modern facilities on the current site, and future neighbourhood health hubs. This aligns with NHS plans to deliver care closer to home.
Thousands of patients, residents, and stakeholders have shared their views through surveys and events. This feedback has directly shaped the criteria we use to assess possible sites for the new hospital. We are grateful for everyone’s input and remain committed to ongoing engagement.
A wide range of options - including brownfield sites, Ministry of Defence land, and the existing hospital site - have been thoroughly assessed over several years. Each option has strengths and challenges, and no site is perfect. Independent reviews have confirmed the robustness of our process.
Detailed studies have shown that rebuilding on the current site is not feasible due to safety, operational, and planning constraints. We continue to retain and invest in parts of the existing site that are fit for purpose.
We are committed to transparency and will continue to explain the principles and criteria behind our decisions. However, some information - such as detailed site scoring - is commercially sensitive and cannot be published, to protect public funds and ongoing negotiations.
We know that transport, road access, and parking are major concerns for the community. These issues are being carefully considered as part of the planning process, in partnership with local authorities. Our aim is to ensure the new hospital is accessible for patients, staff, and visitors.
- The Strategic Outline Case is currently being reviewed by national teams.
- Further public engagement and consultation will take place as plans develop.
- Planning applications and business cases will be submitted in line with national requirements.
- Building work is expected to begin in 2028/29, subject to approvals.
We are committed to providing clear, evidence-based updates and to working constructively with all stakeholders. Our goal is to deliver a safe, modern hospital that meets the needs of our community for decades to come.