General · 12 June 2026

St Helier Hospital gets £57m A&E upgrade

St Helier Hospital, a major London hospital, has secured up to £57 million from NHS London to expand and improve its overcrowded A&E. This funding will help tackle growing demand, with construction expected to start in spring 2027 if plans are approved. Around 250 people attend the department daily, and an MP said it will help end "corridor care".

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 June 2026 at 10:37

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