Following several years of planning, consultation and discussions with local residents, work has started on the new Northwood Health Centre in Pinner.
A ground breaking ceremony was held on Wednesday 7 May to mark the start of the £12 million refurbishment of the site, transforming it into a modern health centre.
The event was attended by representatives from health, property and construction partners including Emily Curtis, Director of Capital and Infrastructure at the Department of Health and Social Care.
Historical elements of the cottage hospital will be retained and refurbished as part of the new development.
This exciting new local health facility will house existing local NHS services and allow for more services to be provided to residents. This will include mental health support and wider community services.
Local GP practices; Acre Surgery and Carepoint Practice will also move into the modern building when it is ready.
All being well, this will be in the summer of 2026.
Joan Butfield, Chair, Carepoint Patients' Participation Group said: “It is great to see work start on the new centre, it has been a long time in the planning. It will be really wonderful for the doctors and patients to have a fit for purpose surgery. We cannot wait.”
Mr Desraj Dahele, Chair, Acre and Acrefield Surgery, Patients' Participation Group commented; “Wonderful news regarding the new Northwood Health Centre building opening next year. It will allow more services to be available for local patients, a better workplace for doctors and staff, plus improved facilities for all.”
At this week’s ground breaking event Adrian Powell, Director of Investment and Development Management for NHS Property Services, said: “Northwood and Pinner is a key hub that is used by thousands across the locality. We are breathing new life into the building, creating a state-of-the-art facility to serve its community and deliver excellent patient care.”
William Logan, Managing Director of Logan Construction SE Ltd, added: "We are excited to have been awarded, via the ProCure23 Framework, the Northwood & Pinner Health Centre project. We look forward to collaborating closely with our client, NHS Property Services, to successfully complete this important facility. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality work within the agreed timelines and budget, and we plan to engage with our partners at every stage of the process.
Patients at these practices will be kept up-to-date as the build progresses.
Planning permission for the development of the site was granted in August 2023. The plans also include the building of 70 flats across the existing NHS estate.