Treatment Centre at Chelsea starts major redevelopment

We are delighted to confirm that works have begun to redevelop the Treatment Centre and the Therapies outpatient department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with completion due in mid-2025.

Since the hospital opened more than 30 years ago, the Treatment Centre has supported high-quality care for thousands of patients undergoing day-case and short-stay procedures. 

Although the Treatment Centre has served us well, the facility is outdated and requires expansion and refurbishment. With the generous support of CW+, our official charity, our aim is to:

• Create modern and welcoming facilities that support the latest surgical innovations and more complex procedures
• Ensure the highest possible quality of care for our patients
• Offer a better working environment for staff
• Treat more patients year-on-year and improve patient aftercare
• Improve efficiency—treating more patients at a lower cost 

The redevelopment will increase the footprint of the Treatment Centre by more than 70%, retaining seven operating theatres, including two brand-new theatres. Recovery facilities will also be improved with the addition of a new overnight recovery area, enabling more complex procedures to take place without inpatient admission. 

To support the expansion, the Therapies outpatient department relocated from the ground floor to the lower ground floor as part of the hospital’s wider redevelopment plans.

The Treatment Centre will remain open for surgery throughout the works, and we are working hard to minimise disruption to patients, staff, and local residents wherever possible.

We will continue to engage with patients and the local community as the works progress.