Hillingdon Council's Health and Social Care Select Committee convened on 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of health updates, including the redevelopment plans of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (THH).
The committee meeting, broadcast on the council's YouTube channel, also addressed budget and spending, the Cabinet Forward Plan, and the committee's work programme. Councillor Nick Denys, chair of the committee, welcomed attendees and outlined the committee's purpose to monitor health partner services and adult social care performance.
Jason Seez, Deputy Chief Executive of Hillingdon Hospital, provided an update on the THH redevelopment. He highlighted that the new Hillingdon Hospital project secured a Wave 1 position following a review by the new Labour government after the general election. Hillingdon was the only scheme in London to achieve this status. A big thank you to everybody around the table, because a key part of that was about how Hillingdon absolutely provided a united front on going forward and what we were doing together,
Seez said.
Seez explained that the hospital design is now mandated to align with Hospital 2.0 standards, a standardised approach to hospital construction described as a Lego set
for how hospitals are put together. The new hospital design must be Hospital 2.0 compliant.
The redesign to meet Hospital 2.0 standards has caused a slight setback in the design stages. However, the project is expected to be back on track by the summer. The new hospital is projected to open to patients by the end of 2032.
Seez explained that the project is currently in the design process, refreshing the previous design to ensure compliance. Contractor selection is slated for 2026, construction is expected to begin in 2028, and the new hospital is projected to open to patients by the end of 2032.
Councillor Denys inquired about the project's certainty, questioning whether this stage one was for real.
Seez acknowledged a slight step back in the design stages due to the Hospital 2.0 mandate but expressed confidence in the project's progression, citing the Minister for Health's confirmation of funding and strong political support.
To further ensure the project's continuation, the goal is to start main construction before the next general election in 2028. The hope is that if construction has started and budgets are committed, then the project is less likely to see a change of strategy.
Councillor Belles raised concerns about staff car parking. Hillingdon Hospital was close to securing an arrangement with Brunel University for staff car parking during the hospital's construction. However, Jason Seez stated he is less confident that that is going to happen from latest correspondence from Brunel.
If the Brunel option does not materialize, the hospital will revert to its original plan to develop a site at Moorcroft Lane. The Brunel option was preferred because, from a staff perspective, it would have worked really well.
Councillor Martin questioned the project's security in the face of potential changes in government. Seez reiterated that the goal is to start main construction before the next general election in 2028 to ensure the project's continuation.
