patient care challenges
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has secured funding to rebuild Queen's Hospital A&E to address patient care challenges.
In October 2026, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust secured £42 million to completely rebuild the Accident and Emergency department at Queen's Hospital. This decision addresses ongoing patient care challenges, as the department frequently sees more than double the number of patients it was designed for.
Construction on the new A&E department is expected to begin in the coming months. The rebuild is anticipated to provide significantly more space to improve patient care, though specific phases of construction beyond the commencement of building were not detailed.
Key facts
- Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust secured £42 million for Queen's Hospital A&E rebuild in October 2026. Source
- Queen's Hospital A&E was designed for 300 patients a day but frequently sees over double that number. Source
- Construction on the Queen's Hospital A&E rebuild is expected to begin in the coming months. Source
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