Why so many NHS Community Buildings are in poor condition
The NHS estate is back in the spotlight again. Recent government guidance now allows NHS organisations to request the transfer of buildings currently owned by NHS Property Services where local ownership would support service delivery or enable investment. Integrated care systems are also increasingly being asked to think strategically about which buildings are core to future […]
Rethinking Space Management: Smarter Estate Decisions
Pressures on the NHS estate are intensifying from several angles. A growing maintenance backlog exceeding £13 billion, urgent Net Zero commitments, evolving workforce models including hybrid working, and the drive towards Integrated Care Systems (ICS) mean that facilities must adapt. Understanding space utilisation But where should organisations begin? Whether adjusting to new working models, accommodating […]
Using Long Term Deployment Sensors for ICS and Net Zero Targets
In our previous blog, Rethinking Space Management: Smarter Estate Decisions, we looked at how both short and long-term space utilisation surveys can inform estates planning across the NHS. As organisations drive towards Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and face the pressures of Net Zero targets, many are turning their focus to the longer term deployment option. What […]
Making the Most of the NHS Community & Primary Care Estate
The NHS is facing increasing financial pressure to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have been tasked with cutting running costs, and NHS providers are looking at corporate efficiency as a priority. One critical area for cost-saving and service improvement is the NHS estate. At Baxendale, we specialise in helping […]
HSJ Partnership Awards finalist announcement
Partners, including Livewell Southwest CIC, ReSound Health, NHS Property Services, Community Health Partnerships, NHS England, NHS Devon ICB, and Baxendale, announce Finalist Status for Healthcare Infrastructure Project of the Year at HSJ Partnership Awards We are pleased to announce that the Mount Gould Neurological Rehabilitation Relocation Project has been shortlisted as a finalist for the […]
Optimising The Use of Healthcare Estate
[Video to add] In a world where finances feel tighter than ever, efficient and effective utilisation of existing healthcare estate is not just a priority – it’s a necessity. However, often the issue isn’t lack of space but rather, the way that space is being used. Working every square metre of clinical and office space […]
Options Appraisal and Business Case for Estates Projects
Many estates strategy projects will involve carrying out an options appraisal to find the most appropriate solution and the development of a business case. We can support you to apply a robust appraisal for reviewing options for your estates related projects and analysing the costs and benefits of each one. This way you be able […]
What is an Estates Strategy
An Estates Strategy is an essential document for a community health provider. It gives a solid direction of travel to guide the development of buildings in a way that meets clinical needs and wider organisation strategic aims in way that is both deliverable and financially sustainable. Our approach to support the development of an innovative […]