Current Landscape
The NHS Estate is undergoing a significant transformation, prioritising sustainability, maintenance, infrastructure and workforce development. The current maintenance backlog is estimated at £11 billion. With ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for healthcare facilities, estates teams have been tasked with developing "Hospitals of the Future" through clear, locally informed infrastructure strategies. Key efforts focus on achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by transitioning from fossil-fuel heating to sustainable systems. Furthermore, there is an urgent need for more healthcare staff working in innovative and inclusive environments to meet growing demands and leverage advanced technologies. These initiatives collectively aim to create a resilient, efficient and sustainable NHS.
Importance and timeliness of the event
This Health Estates conference serves as a pivotal platform for industry leaders, experts and practitioners to converge, exchange insights and stay abreast of the latest advancements in healthcare infrastructure and estates management. The Health Estates Conference is not merely an event but a cornerstone for professionals to stay informed, inspired, and connected, ultimately contributing to the continual improvement of NHS Estate.
Key content streams:
Net Zero (Carbon Savings): Estates teams must develop strategies at the trust and ICS levels to integrate their heat decarbonisation plans, transitioning from fossil-fuel heating systems to net zero alternatives.
Maintenance Backlog: Addressing the £11 billion estates maintenance backlog.
Infrastructure: Each Integrated Care System (ICS) needs a clear and well-planned infrastructure strategy. NHS England is working to establish a nationally agreed set of infrastructure priorities, informed by local needs and requirements.
Workforce: Emphasis on the necessity for more staff, working in innovative ways, within a compassionate and inclusive culture to deliver optimal patient care.
Transforming NHS Facilities Management: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions
Why attend
The Health Estates Conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry experts, professionals and key stakeholders to exchange ideas, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations, ultimately empowering individuals to make informed decisions that positively impact the future of healthcare infrastructure and the overall NHS Estates.
