Langley House celebrates sustainability improvements with VIPs
Local leaders, including Matt Turmaine MP for Watford and Cllr Annalisa Buraglio of Meriden Ward visited Langley House Community Hospital in Hertfordshire for a special viewing of several innovative sustainability initiatives that are saving us around £16,000 per year.
Langley House Community Hospital provides neurological, stroke and general rehabilitation services, which support patients to be independent and stay out of hospital. Guests toured a range of sustainability upgrades that are being delivered as part of our commitment to the NHS Net Zero Plan. Improvements include an air source heat pump that has removed gas heating from the site, and solar panels generating around 25% of the site’s electricity.
New electric vehicle charging points are available to promote more sustainable travel to Langley House, and supports the Trusts’ car lease scheme, which gives staff access to electric vehicles at a discount. Windows have been replaced with double-glazing and better roof insulation has been installed to improve energy efficiency.
The environmental changes complement several improvements to enhance patient rehabilitation and recovery at Langley House. These include the introduction of music therapy, gardening groups, and therapy dog visits.
Tom Wright, Director of Sustainability at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust said: “Langley House shows how sustainability and high-quality patient care can go hand in hand. These improvements help us cut carbon emissions, lower energy use and create a better environment for patients, staff and visitors. This work is part of our wider commitment to the NHS Net Zero ambition and building healthcare services that are fit for the future.”
Matt Turmaine MP for Watford said: “It is an excellent facility both in terms of the neurological, stroke and rehabilitation service it provides but also its commitment to the NHS Net Zero Plan. Gas boiler replaced by heat pumps, solar panels saving money and the environment, improved roof insulation and double glazing leading to reduced heating bills, EV chargers and vehicles – there’s a green bonanza going on here.”
Cllr. Annalisa Buraglio of Meriden Ward said: “I was honoured to attend the Langley House event. The progress achieved by the NHS through this project is truly impressive, and I particularly valued the strong emphasis placed on sustainability and environmental responsibility. This initiative reflects the NHS’s commitment to working in a way that respects patients, families, and the wider environment.”
CLCH has made environmental improvements across 12 freehold sites in London and Hertfordshire. The Trust’s NHS Carbon Footprint has seen a significant reduction, which will be confirmed in the 2025/26 end of year report.
