A new health centre has opened in Battersea, providing modern NHS estate for GP and community healthcare services for people living in Nine Elms, Battersea and the surrounding area.

NHS Property Services worked with NHS South West London, Wandsworth Council, Battersea Power Station, Peabody and Battersea Fields Practice to deliver the new site.

The health centre opened on 11 May as part of the Nine Elms Vauxhall Health Programme, increasing local NHS capacity.

The new site will give Battersea Fields Practice’s services a modern upgrade, replacing its smaller branch surgery at Thessaly Road. The extra space will enable the practice to serve existing patients more effectively, accommodate the growing local population and provide a stronger base for a wider range of NHS services.

Amanda Challis, Senior Estates Manager at NHSPS, said: “This new health centre is an important investment in local healthcare, giving patients access to a modern, purpose-built health centre that provides a high-quality environment for patients, staff, and local services.

“Through collaboration with our partners, we have created a space that supports joined-up care and helps services respond to the needs of the evolving community in this important development within the Battersea area.”

Dr Sara Morgenstern, Lead GP at Battersea Fields Practice, said: “We’re really pleased to be welcoming patients to our new Sleaford Street site. It is a significant improvement on our previous premises, providing a more spacious and comfortable environment for patients and staff.

“Most importantly, it gives us greater flexibility to expand the services we offer and work alongside other local health and care organisations, helping more patients access the care they need closer to home.”