Month: February 2026

£32m Elective Care Hub for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

DSSR is proud to have delivered the mechanical & electrical design for the new £32m Elective Care Hub at Chapel Allerton Hospital, developed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The purpose-built extension will include a 23-bed ward,  two operating theatres and a new admissions area.

The hub will increase elective capacity by over 1,600 cases per year, creating protected space for planned spinal and orthopaedic procedures away from busier sites such as Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s University Hospital.

Craige Richardson, Director of Estates and Facilities

“This is fantastic news for patients in Leeds and from across the region as well as our colleagues working at the hospital. The purpose-built elective care hub increases protected space and theatres to see planned inpatients, enhancing their experience and meaning we can see more people more quickly.

“Thank you to the teams who have worked hard to get us to this point. This project exemplifies our commitment to modernising our healthcare infrastructure to meet future demands, bringing clear benefits for the people we provide care for.”

Construction is set to begin in early 2026, with completion planned for November 2027, alongside the creation of 142 new roles.

We’re pleased to have supported this project for the NHS and the patients it will serve across the region.

Health Minister, Karin Smyth

“This £32 million investment will help thousands more people get the treatment they need sooner.

“Dedicated elective hubs like this are crucial to cutting waiting times, by allowing surgery to go ahead all year round without disruption from emergency pressures.

“This project is a clear example of how we are modernising the NHS, investing in the frontline and backing local systems to deliver real improvements for patients.”