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Neighbourhood Health Centres

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 June 2026UIN 10300

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Neighbourhood Health Centres the Government plans to establish in England.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The Government plans to establish 250 neighbourhood health centres across England by 2035. This is a core part of the 10-Year Health Plan, designed to shift care closer to local communities and reduce hospital pressure. The rollout timeline and milestones are:

  • Initial Phase, by 2027, when the first 27 centres are established by upgrading and repurposing existing underused buildings, backed by £50 million of investment;

  • Medium-Term Target, by 2030, when the Government has committed to having 120 of these centres open and operational; and

  • Long-Term Target, by 2035, when the full rollout of 250 centres will be completed.

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