Project plans

What we have done

• We submitted a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) to NHS England in July 2023
• We’ve communicated with our neighbours and will continue to keep them informed
• Our local MPs and councillors know what our plans are
• Staff are involved in the design and planning of future services for the new hospital
• We are also working with people with lived experience to ensure the hospital is designed and used for maximum therapeutic benefit

What we are doing

• There are many steps to take before we can begin the process of building a new hospital
• Discussions continue with our colleagues in the ICB/S
• We have signed a Conditional Option Agreement (COA) between the Trust, the Joint Venture and the University of Oxford.  We have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which describes the ways in which we would like to work with each other

What happens next?

• In 2024 a team will be preparing a pre-planning application ready to submit to Oxford City Council in 2025
• In September we will be launching our public consultation around the plans to re-develop the Warneford Hospital. Our consultation aims to gather valuable insights and feedback, on the proposed redevelopment of the Warneford Hospital site. It is an important part of our engagement process, inviting participation from local stakeholders, community representatives, businesses, service providers, staff, patients and agencies with an interest in the future of this hospital and its surrounding site. We would like to work together with you, to explore relevant issues and guiding principles for the redevelopment.

We are holding drop-in exhibition sessions which will provide an opportunity to:

• Explore informative displays and visual material which will provide background context and considerations for future development
• Meet members of the project team and engage in discussions with subject matter specialists
• Share your thoughts, concerns and ideas for the future of Warneford Park

You are welcome to drop into any of the consultation exhibition sessions on the following dates and times at the Day Centre, main entrance of the Warneford Hospital OX3 7JX:

Thursday 12 September from 4-8pm
Friday 13 September from 1-6pm
Saturday 14 September from 9-2pm 

There will be limited parking on site.  There are frequent buses passing the site. Headington, Warneford Hospital (opp) – Live Departures (oxfordbus.co.uk)

• The first consultation closes for comments on 30 September 2024
• Comments will be reviewed and our plans will be reviewed and amended where practical and then a second consultation on our plans will be held.  Date to be confirmed
• Planning application submitted to Oxford City Council Spring 2025