Construction begins on Hinckley’s Community Diagnostic Centre 

"Local people can look forward to the new facilities being fully operational from early 2025.” 

A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place to mark construction work being started on Hinckley’s new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

The CDC will be a  £24.6 million facility, providing CT and MRI scans, endoscopy, X-ray and ultrasound facilities.

This investment in health services is one of only 40 to be awarded nationally by NHS funding in England.

Helen Hendley, Director of Planned Care for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) said: “Today’s groundbreaking ceremony marks an exciting milestone for the Community Diagnostic Centre and the people of Hinckley and surrounding areas. I would like to thank the project team, including our partners from University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and NHS Property Services, for their dedication in getting us to this stage of the development. 

“We have engaged with local people on our plans over several years and I am delighted to see our shared vision, to transform community health services in Hinckley, moving a step closer to becoming a reality.

“The Community Diagnostic Centre will be a purpose-built facility providing a range of diagnostic checks, scans and tests closer to peoples’ homes. Local people can look forward to the new facilities being fully operational from early 2025.” 

Planning permission for the new facility was granted by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council after work between the NHS and the local Council. 

Councillor Stuart Bray, Leader of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, said: “I’m glad to see the progress being made on Hinckley’s new Diagnostic Centre.

“Right from the beginning, we’ve been working closely with the NHS on this project, and I know our residents are relieved to see the work to upgrade this long awaited and much needed facility is underway. The council approved the plans for the new centre because we know from speaking to residents just how important it is for Hinckley and Bosworth."

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust have commenced the recruitment of staff who will provide services in the CDC when it opens.

 The ICB is also currently working on plans for a new Day Case unit which would be co-located at the District Hospital site.