The Wilson Hospital site has been rubber-stamped as an appropriate place for a new health centre.
Merton Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) governing body has agreed with the public view that it should be the site for a potential new health facility in Mitcham.
The Mitcham Health Centre Economic Case report was ratified at a public meeting on Thursday, January 29.
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It will now need to be submitted to NHS England for validation.
Once it has been through that stage the development for a health facility will begin.
Merton CCG said it will work with the community on the design and development of the building and there will be a further public planning consultation.
Funding of the multi-million pound project has not been set but all the options made available and approved by NHS England will be investigated, looking at both quality and value for money.
Completing the next phase, entering into contracts and being ready to start work on site will take about 18 months.T
o read the Mitcham Health Centre Economic Case report visit the website on www.mertonccg.nhs.uk.
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