New Brocklebank Health Centre brings healthcare services together under one roof

The Mayor of London attended the official opening of a new purpose-built health centre in south west London, which brings together a range of services in one modern building.

Brocklebank Health Centre, located in Wandsworth, provides a new home for community health services run by Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH). The three-storey centre also provides facilities for Brocklebank Group Practice, community dental services provided by King’s College Hospital, and podiatry services provided by Cora Health.

As a centre that brings different services together in one place, Brocklebank makes it easier for local people to access more joined-up care closer to home. It reflects the direction set out in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan to provide more care in local communities, supporting the shift from hospital to community.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited the centre on 27 July to see the new facilities and meet staff working across the building.

From this site, CLCH provides diabetes services, district nursing and 0-19 children’s services, which are funded by the Wandsworth GP Federation.

Mugundhan Parthasarathy, Head of Clinical Services at CLCH, said: 

“Services provided at this base, in partnership with other organisations, are the foundation of the integrated neighbourhood model, providing proactive health management and services close to the patient's home. As a community provider, our staff embrace those values in their clinical delivery, in line with the service users' requirements. Access and availability also address the health inequalities across our local population that we serve."

Andrew Bland, Chief Executive of NHS South West London, said: 

“Brocklebank shows how the neighbourhood health model can work, with GP, community health, podiatry and specialist dental services brought together in one place. This supports the direction set out in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan to provide more joined-up care closer to where people live.

“I want to thank Wandsworth Council, NHS Property Services and all the local partners who have helped make this new centre possible.”

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who unveiled a plaque at the new Brocklebank Health Centre said:

“I’m delighted that the new Brocklebank Health Centre has opened to provide a range of healthcare services to the community in Wandsworth. By bringing together General Practice and community health teams, this state-of-the-art centre is making it easier for local people to access the care they need when they need it. It’s a great example of how integrated care can help to improve the lives of Londoners, as we build a healthier London for everyone.”

Image credit to Greater London Authority/Caroline Teo