Parking charges at Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Ilford will increase from 21 September 2026.
A new free 30-minute parking period will also be introduced for people making short visits. Charges for longer stays will rise by up to £3, while the 12-hour-plus rate will remain fixed at £18.
King George Hospital in Ilford has set a new record after completing 20 operations across three theatres in one day. The high-volume programme is targeting patients who have faced waits of up to 40 weeks for general surgery. A total of 33 patients were treated across two weekend sessions in July and August.
Resident doctors have begun a five-day walkout today, as hospital leaders warn of significant pressure on local services.
The industrial action, which involves doctors formerly known as junior doctors, started at 7am Wednesday 17 December and is scheduled to run until 7am on Monday 22 December.
BHR Hospitals trust is launching its new Electronic Patient Record system on 8 November, replacing paper records to improve patient safety and streamline care. Temporary delays are expected during the rollout, especially in A&E and outpatients, but the move promises long-term benefits and better coordination across hospitals.
Essential improvement works on the multi-storey car park at Queen’s Hospital are taking place from 20 July to 14 September. During the first three weeks,
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), hosted an community engagement event, brining together patient, local residents and healthcare professionals in a series
Work to get underway on £14m expansion of King George Hospital Surgical Hub, including two new theatres.
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