Construction has begun on a dedicated Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) building at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH), thanks to an £8.4m investment from NHS England.
“Beginning construction of our dedicated Community Diagnostic Centre building is a milestone for QVH and our community,” said Abigail Jago, Acting Chief Executive at QVH.
The purpose‑built facility will create a “one‑stop shop” for diagnostic services currently provided across the hospital, significantly expanding capacity and reducing wait times for essential tests.
Logan Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the build, which is expected to be operational by summer 2026.
Once completed, the centre will provide expanded diagnostic capacity and real‑time digital connectivity with primary and secondary care teams.
What the new facility will feature
The QVH CDC will consolidate a wide range of diagnostic services, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X‑ray, lung function testing, and echocardiography, into a single, purpose‑built site.
Currently spread across the hospital site, these services will be more accessible.
Part of a broader national rollout of CDCs, the QVH CDC project builds on previous local engagement and planning milestones.
Planning permission was granted in 2024, with local stakeholder sessions held ahead of construction to inform residents and partners of project details and timelines.
The location of the single storey building was decided in 2025, which will be located in the front lawn, outside the Jubilee Building, with the entrance coming from Gate 2.