Current Landscape
The NHS Estate confronts a multifaceted environment characterised by the simultaneous challenges of a considerable maintenance backlog and the implementation of a transformative new hospital program. The longstanding issue of the maintenance backlog persists, presenting significant obstacles due to ageing infrastructure and heightened demands on healthcare facilities, causing delays in essential maintenance. While the NHS is currently undergoing a noteworthy transformation with the initiation of the new hospital program, designed to modernise the NHS Estate, this ambitious endeavour aims to address capacity issues, enhance patient care, and optimise overall healthcare delivery.
Striking a delicate balance between addressing the maintenance backlog and advancing the new hospitals program remains a crucial element in navigating the current landscape. This approach underscores the ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the public, aligned with the Labour government's pledge to deliver the New Hospitals Programme within their "Build an NHS fit for the future" manifesto.
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:
New Hospital Programme: Exploring the latest advancements in hospital design, construction, and technology, and the innovative approaches to planning, designing, and commissioning state-of-the-art healthcare estates in the NHS.
Sustainability and Net Zero Initiatives: The pressing need for sustainable healthcare practices and achieving net-zero emissions will take centre stage. Experts will share their experiences in integrating environmentally friendly practices into healthcare estates, reducing energy consumption, and implementing carbon-neutral initiatives.
Capital Investment Strategies: A critical aspect of healthcare infrastructure development, discussions on capital investment will delve into funding mechanisms, financial models, and partnerships that drive the expansion and modernisation of NHS.
Tackling Backlog Maintenance: Addressing the challenge of maintenance backlog will be a key theme, focusing on strategies to effectively manage and reduce backlog while ensuring uninterrupted patient care.
Workforce: The need for succession planning and the recruitment of a new generation of skilled professionals to ensure the continuity of effective estate management.
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.
