The Government has confirmed funding for one of Norfolk’s planned new hospitals.
A letter from Health Minister Karin Smyth confirmed funding of between £1bn and £1.5bn is available for a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn.
The document also confirmed development would begin in 2027-28.
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CEO Alice Webster said: “This letter gives our team the certainty we need to progress our already developing designs with confidence, and bring a new hospital for our patients, our community and our staff closer than ever. We are pleased that the details given match with the vast work our teams have done in developing detailed report which outlines the space needed to deliver our services from the new building.
“We know just how much The QEH means to the surrounding community and this announcement will be welcomed by all those connected with the hospital.
“We now look forward to pressing ahead with the design phase for our new hospital. There is still a thorough process to go through, but we are all committed to opening the doors to a New QEH as soon as possible.”
James Wild, MP for North West Norfolk, said: “This is a very important step on the journey to deliver a new QEH for patients, staff, and our community. Securing funding for a new hospital has been my priority since I was elected, and I will continue working closely with the Trust to ensure the plans proceed as rapidly as possible.”
Terry Jermy, MP for South West Norfolk, said: “This is very welcome news for my constituents and the whole of West Norfolk. I know how crucial this rebuild is and I have been lobbying the government to ensure we move as quickly as possible to get the modern hospital that patients and staff deserve. I look forward to continuing to work with the hospital trust to drive this project forward.”
This means detailed designs can now be developed before construction work begins on a new multi-storey car park in early 2026.
The new hospital can then be built on the current main car park.
How can you find out more?
Public sessions will also be held in June and July where you can can find out what the new hospital will look like.
