£12m upgrade underway at Nottingham hospital to expand endoscopy unit

Construction has begun on a new and expanded endoscopy unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), thanks to a £12m investment from NUH and NHS England.

The project is being led by Henry Brothers Construction and will increase the size and modernity of the existing unit.

It will add a third procedure room, hoping to boost clinical capacity and enable more complex endoscopic procedures each year.

Key benefits for patients include reduced waiting times, particularly for urgent inpatient diagnostics, improved privacy and safety, and compliance with national standards for ventilation and room size in endoscopy services.

Ian Taylor, managing director of Henry Brothers Construction said: “We are very proud to have been appointed to develop a new state-of-the-art endoscopy unit for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Being based in Beeston, just a short distance from the Queen’s Medical Centre, it gives us great pleasure to help improve the infrastructure and patient care at our local hospital.”

The project, expected to be completed in early 2026, is being delivered through the Pagabo Major Construction Works Framework.

Dr Andrew Baxter, deputy head of service for Endoscopy said: “This investment marks a transformational step for endoscopy at QMC. Expanding from two to three procedure rooms significantly boosts our capacity and the complexity of what we can offer. The new unit will allow us to deliver more advanced procedures in a modern, purpose-built environment.”

A spokesperson for NHSE Midlands said: “This is a significant milestone for East Midlands patients. NHS England in the Midlands has been investing in expanding endoscopy services to meet growing demand. This expansion at Nottingham University Hospitals is part of a three-year programme that has seen over £57M invested in the region’s endoscopy services.”

The project also benefits from the expertise of CPMG Architects, Keith Simpson Associates, EP Consulting and Meller.