Construction of the £12m Northwood and Pinner Health Centre, which is under North West London ICB, has begun, with the state-of-the-art facility set to open in summer 2026.
The project is a refurbishment and extension of a locally listed building, transforming it into a modern 1,500 sqm health centre.
Originally constructed in the 1920s and used as a cottage hospital during the war, the building had been vacant since the late 2000s.
The building still retains historical elements such as the founder’s plaque and memorial beam, which will be prominently displayed in the new scheme.
The project also includes rationalising the estate, enabling important value release from the disposal of surplus land, with 100% of the disposal proceeds recycled into the construction of the new health centre.
As a result, approximately 2,000 sqm of vacant space has been reduced and sustainable measures led to an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from London targets.
Northwood and Pinner Health Centre, which has been in the planning for over five years, will offer a range of services including district nursing, ambulatory wound care, health visiting and a diabetes clinic. There will also be a GP surgery and mental health services on site.
The facility will feature three garden areas, cycle stores, staff showers, collaborative meeting spaces, EV charging stations, water-efficient flow restrictors and new trees planted to increase biodiversity.
Air-source heat pumps, LED lighting and thermal efficient building fabric will be used to improve the building’s energy performance.
The project was approved by NHS North West London ICB and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) via the NHS business case process, with all proposed occupiers agreeing leases for the new building, working closely with the design team to ensure the building matches their healthcare delivery requirements.
An event to mark the start of the work was attended by representatives from health, property and construction partners, including DHSC and NHS Property Services.
Adrian Powell, director of investment and development management for NHS Property Services, said: ‘Northwood and Pinner is a key hub that is used by thousands across the locality. We are breathing new life into the building, creating a state-of-the-art facility to serve its community and deliver excellent patient care.’
