House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Publication of the first New Hospital Programme Annual Report
08 July 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Karin Smyth Lab Bristol South
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At a glance
Key points
- The Department of Health and Social Care has published the first New Hospital Programme Annual Report for the financial year 2025 to 2026
- The report details progress on the NHP programme, including improved governance and new delivery methods like Hospital 2.0
- The report outlines plans for the next financial year focusing on Wave 1, RAAC replacement schemes, Wave 2, and Wave 3 schemes
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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