Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is progressing with a £7.4m redevelopment of urgent and emergency care facilities at North Middlesex University Hospital, with modular units now installed and internal mechanical and electrical works underway.
Groundwork, foundations and drainage were completed before the modular units were installed, and by June 2026 all modules had been assembled on site, with mechanical and electrical first-fix works now underway.
Once complete, the expanded UTC will double consultation capacity from five to 10 clinical rooms and provide an additional 68 patient waiting spaces to help reduce congestion during periods of high demand.
The redevelopment expands the hospital's urgent treatment centre, reconfigures ambulance handover facilities and improves patient flow to help meet growing demand for urgent and emergency care.
The redevelopment also increases ambulance handover capacity by 58%, creating additional trolley and chair bays to support faster transfers from ambulance crews to clinical teams and improve performance against national handover targets.
Further improvements will also include a new internal entrance, enhanced wayfinding, dedicated reception areas and additional utility space to streamline admissions, discharges and patient movement through the department.
The scheme follows North Middlesex University Hospital's integration into the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in January 2025 as part of wider investment in the hospital's estate.
"This redevelopment…will provide a modern, spacious environment they all deserve and ensure our patients continue to receive safe, timely and effective care when they need us most,” said Nnenna Osuji, Chief Executive of North Mid and Community Services.
Construction is expected to continue throughout 2026, with the upgraded urgent and emergency care facilities scheduled to open later this year.
During the works, the trust has advised that there may be temporary disruption, including to patient parking, while construction progresses.
