Good news · Health & science · 18 October 2026
Government confirms £140 million for new urgent care schemes in England
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that almost £140 million will be invested in 14 new urgent care schemes across England. These plans include the opening of 25 additional sites in time for winter. The department also confirmed an additional £1.5 billion for urgent maintenance.
The Department of Health and Social Care announced on 18 October that almost £140 million will be invested in 14 new urgent care schemes across England. The funding covers new urgent treatment centres, same-day emergency care services, ambulance fleets, and emergency department upgrades. Health and Social Care Secretary Yvette Cooper stated: "Winter will be more challenging for our NHS this year, after such a heavy summer."
Under the plans, 25 additional new or expanded urgent care sites will open in time for winter. The government is investing almost £2 billion in urgent care capital projects until 2030. Figures published with the announcement show an additional £1.5 billion investment confirmed for urgent maintenance problems across the NHS estate. Dr Emma Rowland, NHS Executive Director for Performance and Delivery, added that the service is doing everything it can to reduce pressure on emergency departments.
The public is encouraged to get flu jabs to help ease pressure on the NHS. The schemes apply across England and are part of a broader investment period ending in 2030. The announcement does not specify which local areas will receive the new urgent treatment centres first.
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