Haslemere Hospital Gets £1M Upgrade for Local Care

Haslemere Hospital is undergoing a major revamp, bolstered by £1 million in capital funding. This investment will refurbish former ward spaces to expand outpatient and day care services, enabling local residents to receive care closer to home. These plans were shaped by public consultation and community feedback.

A new long-term conditions hub is scheduled to launch in June. Initially, it will concentrate on cardiology care and heart failure, expected to assist around 50 patients weekly. The trust plans to broaden its scope to include more conditions over time.

Further enhancements include the development of an integrated neighbourhood team to coordinate hospital, primary care, and community services. A successful pilot of a cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation programme will also continue within the remodelled space, reinforcing the goal of supporting neighbourhood health and reducing reliance on distant hospital care.