Some of the changes being proposed are part of national plans, but how these changes are delivered locally is something we will to discuss with residents, carers and community groups.
Here is a detailed overview of the changes being made to improve healthcare in Hillingdon:
- Local Health and Care Teams Working Together in Neighbourhood Health Hubs
Three local teams in Ruislip, Uxbridge and Hayes (known as Neighbourhood Teams) would bring together GPs, nurses, mental health staff, social care and voluntary groups to work more closely as one team. These teams will be based in Neighbourhood Health Hubs, so the people who support you are working together under one roof.
This would mean better communication between services and fewer situations where people feel “passed around”.
2. Faster Help When You Need It
A borough-wide Reactive Care Service could provide help within two hours for people most in need, often preventing the need for an A&E visit. A single Coordination Hub would help direct you to the right service first time.
3. More Support to Stay Well
There would be more help to prevent health problems, support long-term conditions, reduce loneliness, improve children’s health and provide earlier mental health and wellbeing support.
4. New Neighbourhood Health Hubs
New centres in Hayes, Uxbridge and Ruislip would bring many services into one place, closer to people’s homes including:
- Same-day urgent care
- Blood tests and X-rays
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Mental health support
- Community and voluntary services
Neighbourhood Teams will work from these hubs, making it easier to get the support you need without travelling to hospital.
5. Quicker, Safer Discharge from Hospital
Hospitals and community services will work more closely so that people who are medically ready to leave hospital can return home sooner, with the right support already in place at a local clinic or in their home.
A New Hillingdon Hospital
A brand-new Hillingdon Hospital is planned to open around 2032. The current buildings are ageing and need replacement to support safe, modern care.
The new hospital will offer:
- modern facilities
- faster tests and diagnostics
- more same-day care
- better spaces for patients and staff
It will work closely with neighbourhood teams so people only need to go to hospital when it is truly necessary, and more care can be provided locally (like in the new Neighbourhood Health Hubs).
How These Changes Could Benefit You:
More Local Care
You won’t need to travel as far for urgent appointments, tests or treatments.
A Smoother Experience
Professionals will work more closely together, meaning you won’t have to repeat your story to multiple services.
Faster Urgent Support
The Coordination Hub and Reactive Care Team mean you could get help at home within hours.
Better Support for Children
More support through Family Hubs, Child Health Hubs, mental health teams in schools and faster assessments when children need help.
More Help to Stay Well
Easier access to health checks, lifestyle support, mental wellbeing help and prevention.
Support to Live Independently
More rehabilitation and home-based support to help people stay independent for longer
What’s Likely to Happen Over the Next Few Years?
Over the next 3–5 years, more services would be delivered in neighbourhoods, Neighbourhood Health Hubs would open in phases, and community teams would take on more care that currently happens in hospital.
As part of national plans, work on the new Hillingdon Hospital will continue throughout the decade, with the new building expected to open around 2032.