Tolworth Hospital: New building name announced
More new mental health facilities are on the way for south west London!
In March we ‘broke ground’ on £110m redevelopment of Tolworth Hospital in Kingston. This will see the delivery of a brand new five-ward facility providing state-of-the-art accommodation for a number of existing wards.
Tolworth’s redevelopment is part of our Trust’s £280m Better Environments Programme. This has already delivered the £150m redevelopment of Springfield Hospital, including the new Trinity and Shaftesbury Buildings and the creation of Springfield Village in Wandsworth.
What’s in a name?
In the spring we launched a competition inviting naming suggestions for our new hospital building at Tolworth. We received nearly 50 entries from across our community, which our patients, carers and staff narrowed down to a meaningful shortlist. After putting three options to a public poll last week, the winning name, with over 50% of the vote, is Tala!
Tala connects to the rich history of the local area and is the root of the word ‘Taleorde’, which is the ancient name for Tolworth listed in the Domesday Book.
Thank you to everyone who voted for being part of this exciting journey!
Ian Garlington, Director of the Trust’s Better Communities Programme, said:
“We are excited to invite our local community to help further shape the future of Tolworth Hospital by choosing the name for our new building. More than just a name, this is about creating a place that reflects the spirit, history, and hopes of the area and the people we serve.
“We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art facilities that foster healing, inclusivity, and connection. By involving patients, carers, staff, and the wider community in this process, we are reinforcing our aspirations to build not only better environments for care, but also better communities for mental healthcare.
“This redevelopment is key to breaking down stigma, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring care is accessible, welcoming, and rooted in the communities we serve.”
For any questions, please email BetterEnvironments@swlstg.nhs.uk
