Initiated in October 2020, the New Hospital Programme has encountered numerous complications, including misrepresentations of projects as new facilities rather than mere refurbishments. A recent review highlighted significant funding deficits and construction delays, with the allocated budget set to expire in March 2025. The government has reorganized the initiative into a phased approach over the next two decades to prioritize urgent projects. However, critics express concerns over continuing disappointments for the healthcare sector, notably in south west London and Surrey, amid ongoing under-investment in NHS infrastructure.
After decades of false promises, the people of south west London and Surrey have been let down once again.
Many projects were misrepresented as new hospitals, when in fact, they were just refurbishments or extensions.
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