Why standardising and streamlining delivery is key to Neighbourhood Health Centres
Neighbourhood Health Centres should be simple to deliver, but short-term budgets, complex processes and slow decision-making create years of delay. Simon Taylor explains why standardising designs, streamlining approvals, and optimising existing space can cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver modern facilities faster.
Delivering our Net Zero Strategy
Nick shares the details of our Net Zero Strategy and how we’re transforming the NHS estate with low‑carbon heating, energy‑efficient upgrades, and renewable energy projects to deliver a greener future by 2040.
Four experts: A new approach to space for Neighbourhood Health Centres
Neighbourhood Health Centres need spaces that adapt as services evolve. This blog brings together four NHSPS experts to share practical tips on understanding demand, designing flexible environments, building the right sharing culture, and using smart technology.
Occupiers' guide: Mitigating against security and related incidents
Read our guidance on security risk assessments to keep patients, colleagues, and others visiting your sites safe.
Estate optimisation is a crucial step in the delivery of Neighbourhood Health Centres
Simon Taylor, Estates Strategy Director, explains why optimising the existing NHS estate is a vital first step in delivering NHCs. With many buildings underused, smarter utilisation can help meet community needs faster and more affordably.
Why does the NHS sell surplus sites?
The decision to sell surplus NHS sites is never taken lightly. Read the reasons why we sell surplus sites and the alternatives we consider.
Balancing land disposal with future needs: The challenge of uncertainty
The pressure to release value from surplus land must be weighed against the risk of limiting future flexibility. Read my principles and top tips to help you overcome the challenge of uncertainty.
Overcoming the 5 biggest hurdles to early leasing agreements in NHS estate projects
Learn how early lease agreements can help keep complex NHS projects on track, while providing better financial control, including strategies to overcome the biggest hurdles.
Property Development in the NHS: Q&A with our experts
Hear from our property development experts, Junior, Vicky, and Conor, what their day-to-day role involves and how they can help bring your estate plans to life.