Capsticks’ projects team has been successfully re-appointed as legal adviser to Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on its New Hospitals Programme new acute hospital project. The New Leighton Hospital campus will be one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Cheshire for many years and will replace the existing hospital, which suffers from RAAC defects (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete).  

Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.  

Chris Knights, Programme Director at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:  

“We are delighted that Capsticks have been re-appointed to provide legal support to the project as we focus on achieving a start on site around early 2027 for early works and 2028 for our main works.” 

Lee Clarke, lead Partner at Capsticks, said:  

“The New Leighton Hospital project is a once in a generation opportunity to transform healthcare in Cheshire through the development of transformational healthcare facilities. We are pleased to be re-appointed and look forward to working with Chris and the team to achieve a start on-site in early 2027.” 

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