Milton Keynes University Hospital Begins Construction of ‘Oak Wards’
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) is pleased to share that construction work has officially begun on its new ‘Oak Wards’ facility. The laying of the building’s foundations marks an important milestone in this project, which aims to enhance our bed capacity and meet the growing needs of our community.
Located to the east of the hospital, the new ward block will feature two 24-bed wards across two floors, providing a significant increase in capacity for medical patients. Additionally, there is potential for a future expansion phase that could double the total capacity to 96 beds, further supporting the hospital’s commitment to delivering an acute healthcare service fit for the future. The construction of Oak Wards is expected to be completed in January 2026.
Joe Harrison CBE, Chief Executive Officer at MKUH, said, “we are delighted to have begun work on this essential expansion of our hospital. The Oak Wards are a key part of our broader strategy to enhance our facilities and address the acute healthcare needs of our growing community. This milestone reflects our firm commitment to providing a hospital that is well-equipped for the future.”
Morgan Sindall Construction, appointed to build Oak Wards, began mobilising on site in October. Emma Curtis, Morgan Sindall Construction’s Northern Home Counties Area Director, said, “it’s exciting to see work begin at Milton Keynes University Hospital’s new Oak Wards facility, as once complete this high-end and sustainable new ward will play a vital role in increasing the site’s capacity. Our close and collaborative relationship with MKUH has been central to the project and we’re looking forward to building on this as the construction activity continues.”
This project follows several high-profile site improvements at MKUH, including the construction of a new Radiotherapy Centre as well as ongoing work to deliver a new Imaging Centre and an additional multi-storey car park under our New Hospital Programme (NHP) enabling scheme of work. The Trust is eagerly anticipating a government review of its main NHP scheme, which is expected to see the delivery of a new Women’s and Children’s Hospital at MKUH.
We advise visitors to the hospital site that whilst significant development work takes place to develop our hospital, there may be some disruption when moving around the site. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause during your visit. Please allow extra time when travelling to appointments.
For more details on the site development projects at MKUH, please visit www.mkuh.nhs.uk/mkview.
Last Modified: 2:19pm 07/01/2025
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