Making Neighbourhood Health Centres a Reality
How can we deliver neighbourhood healthcare at pace and in a capital-constricted landscape?
A key part of the vision in the 10 Year Health Plan is the creation of Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHCs), which will bring multiple services together under one roof, focusing on the patient and moving care away from acute settings.
Following the announcement of the NHS Neighbourhood Rebuild Programme, which commits to creating at least 100 NHCs by 2030 and 250 overall, we believe there is an immediate opportunity to deliver many NHCs through improvements to the existing estate.
Indeed, most estimates show that only 40 per cent of space is used effectively. So by driving up utilisation in the existing estate and adding additional space - whether that be through digital tools, cultural change or investment in refurbishments - NHCs can be delivered at a much lower cost and quicker pace.
Many communities already have a building nearby (possibly owned by NHSPS, another part of the NHS or wider public sector) that with small changes could offer the vision set out for Neighbourhood Health Centres.
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Our short report 'Making Neighbourhood Health Centres a Reality' shares our key recommendations and practical steps to deliver neighbourhood health services in improved facilities.
The report is packed with insight, evidence and case studies from our experience and expertise in delivering many similar projects at pace, while ensuring value for money.
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