On February 19, 2026, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that most services at Lymington Hospital, including the urgent treatment centre, have reopened. The facility, located in the New Forest, was forced to close on February 18, 2026, after an overnight water leak left the building without heating or a water supply.
The leak caused a red alert at the hospital, forcing staff to cancel several outpatient appointments and close down departments for safety reasons. While repairs were carried out, the loss of basic utilities meant the site could not stay open for patients or staff.
Most of the hospital is now operating as normal, but two surgical theatres remain closed today for final maintenance. The Trust is urging patients to check its website for the latest status before traveling for non-emergency care or appointments scheduled for these specific areas.
People across Hampshire, including those in the Fleet and Hart community, are being told to use the NHS 111 service for medical advice or check the website for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for the latest updates. The trust manages healthcare services for both Fleet and Lymington following a major merger of several health organisations on October 1, 2024.
