A new £25m Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton Hospital Slough, delivered by leading offsite manufacturers, Western has been officially opened.
The landmark investment is set to transform access to vital test and scans for people living in and around Slough.
The 2,800m² facility was delivered within 52 weeks using advanced off-site manufacturing and BIM 3D modelling. Modules were pre-assembled off-site and watertight within five days of installation, reducing disruption, waste and programme risk within a live healthcare environment.
Western delivered a full turnkey design-and-build solution, including internal fit-out and external works such as car parking and EV charging infrastructure.
The centre will operate seven days a week, 12 hours a day, providing up to 150,000 additional diagnostic tests annually. Services include MRI, CT and ultrasound scanning, alongside respiratory and cardiology testing — supporting earlier diagnosis of conditions such as cancer and heart disease, reducing waiting times and relieving pressure on Wexham Park Hospital and local GP practices. Conveniently located a 10-minute walk from Slough railway station and close to bus routes, the centre has been designed with accessibility at its core.
James Clarke, Chief Strategy Officer at FHFT, said: “This is an exciting moment for the Trust and the people of Slough. The centre will play a vital role in addressing health inequalities by ensuring that diagnostic services are accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live.”
Developed following extensive public consultation in 2023, the centre reflects community feedback and a commitment to tackling health inequalities. The centre stands as a symbol of investment, innovation and community-focused healthcare — positioning Slough at the forefront of modern diagnostic provision. Rory McGuigan, MD of Western, added: “The Slough Community Diagnostic Centre demonstrates the strength of modern methods of construction in delivering high-quality healthcare infrastructure at pace. By combining advanced off-site manufacturing, BIM-led design and a full turnkey approach, we have been able to provide Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust with a facility that is efficient, sustainable and future-focused. Most importantly, this centre will make a real difference to the people of Slough – enabling faster diagnoses, improving patient experience and supporting better health outcomes across the community. We are proud to have partnered on a project that reflects both innovation in construction and ambition in healthcare delivery.”
