Neilcott Construction appointed as contractor to rebuild our Inpatient Unit

After extensive consultation and research, including exploring several different options, hospice leaders concluded that a complete redevelopment of the Inpatient Unit is the best solution for the hospice to meet future needs of patients.

Following a competitive tendering process, Neilcott Construction Ltd has been appointed as the contractor to undertake the rebuilding project which is expected to cost around £10 million and will commence in August 2026.

The hospice will be continuing to provide both inpatient as well as community services during this time. A temporary Inpatient Unit will be operating from the Jade Ward at Edgware Community Hospital from 1 July 2026. It is anticipated that the newly rebuilt Inpatient Unit will open in August 2027.

The project, Building For Tomorrow, has been funded through a mixture of major donors, trusts and private sponsors as well as some government funding. The hospice still needs to raise the remaining £2.4 million required so will be launching a public appeal in autumn, asking the community to come together to all support the charity, just like they did more than 40 years ago. 

Declan Carroll, Chief Executive of North London Hospice said: “We are incredibly proud of the care we provide to thousands of patients every year. However, in the three decades since our hospice building opened, much has changed. The numbers of people requiring our help has increased and as the population grows and ages, their needs have become broader, multi-faceted and more complicated.

“Whilst our models of care have adapted and advanced, our facilities and structures have not. Essentially our building is holding us back and it is not cost-effective to keep repairing things and papering over the cracks. More importantly our patients and their loved ones deserve better.

“We are delighted to be working with Neilcott, a construction company which aligns with our values with a strong commitment to the local community as well as sustainability. We are excited to be able to create a state-of-the-art, sustainable facility for patients and their families that will continue to meet their care needs now and well into the future, providing the best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.”

Ricky Limacher, Operations Director Neilcott Construction Ltd added: “We are extremely proud to have been appointed by North London Hospice to deliver this very special project. The hospice provides invaluable care and support to patients, families and the wider community, and we recognise the importance of creating a facility that reflects the dignity, compassion and quality of that care.

“This is much more than a construction project. It is an opportunity to help deliver a modern, sustainable and welcoming environment that will support the hospice’s vital work for many years to come. We look forward to working closely with North London Hospice and playing a small part in the long-term future of this much-valued facility.”