MEC ImpactReport 2023 flipbook - Flipbook - Page 8
Oriel
The new centre will provide much more opportunity for people to
connect, to be more inclusive so they can get from a clinic to a pharmacy
to transport – a whole range of things that they may need to do in a
hospital. I hope this will contribute to reducing waiting times. The key
driver for me is to improve patient experience.
Emily Brothers, Moorfields’ patient and Oriel patient advisory group chair
The new centre will be located in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter, an internationally
renowned hub for science and innovation. It’s close to the UCL Bloomsbury campus and several
of our NHS, commercial and charity partners.
We’re engaging with local people throughout the process. The Oriel partners, Bouygues UK
and Camden Council are working together to unlock training and employment opportunities to
create a lasting legacy in the local community.
What’s next and the opening
We’re now in the construction stage of the
project for this 10-storey, 47,000 square
metre centre.
In the months and years ahead, there will be
events for the local community, donors and
other stakeholders.
We believe the new centre will provide
patients, who are at the heart of everything
we do, with the best treatments faster, and
outstanding patient care. It will benefit people
living with sight loss throughout the UK and
across the world.
We look forward to Oriel opening its doors
in 2027.
Demolition on Oriel site
Demolition
Construction
starts
Site visits and
community
engagement
2023 - 2027
Oriel annual
showcase
2023 - 2027
2023
Breaking ground
Design showcase
Donor and prospective
donor engagement
2023 - 2027