New Hospitals Programme

Get involved

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our region’s hospitals

Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme is part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme as part of a rolling programme of national investment in capital infrastructure beyond 2030.

By creating a network of brand new and refurbished facilities, we’ll help local people live longer, healthier lives. By doing this, we’ll also make Lancashire and South Cumbria a world-leading centre of excellence for hospital care.

The Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme is aiming to address significant problems with our ageing hospitals in Lancaster (Royal Lancaster Infirmary) and Preston (Royal Preston Hospital). We also need to invest in Furness General Hospital’s infrastructure in the context of its strategic importance and geographically remote location.

Now it’s your turn to get involved with the conversation – see below or read more on the Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme website.

Proposed sites for new hospitals

In December 2024, the locations were announced for two new potential sites for brand new hospitals to replace Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Royal Preston Hospital.

The proposed site for the replacement Royal Lancaster Infirmary is Bailrigg East, situated north of and in close proximity to Lancaster University.

The proposed site for the replacement of Royal Preston Hospital is land between Stanifield Lane and Wigan Road, south of Stoney Lane in Farington, near to the end of the M65 West.

Proposals for investment in Furness General Hospital’s infrastructure are also in development and will be shared in due course.

Have your say

We want to know what local communities think about the proposed locations for these hospitals.

The aim is to ensure that patients, NHS collleagues, local residents, MPs, local authorities, wider partner organisations, and other stakeholders have the opportunity to share their initial views on the proposed sites.

You can join the conversation by taking part in our survey, which is available online, over the phone and by post.

The NHS is also holding a series of public events in towns and cities around the region. These free-to-attend events will provide detailed information about the proposals for new hospitals on new sites, covering topics including travel and transport. It's also your opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

Click on a date below to book your place at an event:

Please share your feedback on what these new hospital facilities could mean for you and how the proposed locations may impact you, your family and people you care for. Your views will have a real impact on the future of the new hospitals.