Milton Keynes Women’s and Children’s Hospital: New Hospital Programme

Opened the debate

The MP acknowledged the growing population of Milton Keynes, noting that it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK and has high demand for healthcare infrastructure. He highlighted significant investments made by the government, including community diagnostic centres with £2.3 billion funding, which have delivered over 6 million tests, checks, and scans. The Maple Centre was also praised for its impact on reducing hospital pressures and providing same-day emergency care, treating over 20,000 patients in its first year. Everitt welcomed the government's urgent and emergency care plan with an investment of £1 billion to deliver more hospital beds, including a new 22-bed ward at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The MP also emphasised the importance of the new women and children’s hospital as part of the New Hospital Programme, which will increase surgical capacity and utilise advanced technological developments for better efficiency and care.

Government Response

The Minister congratulated Ben Everitt on securing the debate and acknowledged his tireless campaigning for better healthcare in Milton Keynes. He highlighted the community diagnostic centres, improvements at Milton Keynes University Hospital, and the new women and children’s hospital project as part of the New Hospital Programme. The government committed to releasing £11 million up to 2022-23 and an additional £680,000 in the current financial year for scheme development funding. A further £120,000 will be made available for a multi-storey car park and high voltage supply upgrade. The Minister emphasised that these plans will be delivered at pace while ensuring safety, with rigorous assurance processes to ensure value for taxpayers' money. He also provided updates on other new hospital projects across the UK, reiterating the government's commitment to delivering the new Milton Keynes hospital by 2030.