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Publication of the first New Hospital Programme Annual Report
08 July 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
TAGS
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Department of Health and Social Care has published the first New Hospital Programme Annual Report covering the financial year 2025 to 2026.
Action Requested
The report outlines progress made in the NHP programme, including strengthened governance, new delivery approaches like Hospital 2.0, and plans for continued scheme progression in the next financial year with specific focuses on Wave 1, RAAC replacement schemes, Wave 2, and Wave 3 schemes.
Key Facts
- The report covers the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
- It marks the first full year of delivery since the Programme reset in January 2025.
- Hospital 2.0 standardised design model and Hospital 2.0 Alliance commercial framework have been implemented.
- Focus for Wave 1 schemes is on business case development and site preparation for main construction.
- Seven RAAC replacement schemes are a priority, deemed safe beyond 2030 with mitigations in place.
- Wave 2 schemes will focus on early works to de-risk future delivery.
- Wave 3 schemes require early pre-construction work to mitigate risks.
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