Portfolio
OUR PORTFOLIO Our On-Demand® range of facilities covers everything from Ultraclean Operating Theatres to GP surgeries and non-clinical support spaces. Here are just a few examples of recent projects that we have successfully delivered…
Careers
CAREERS From design and construction to manufacturing, HR, finance, sales and marketing – there’s a huge variety of skills and experience required for us to do what we do. That means we’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team and assist us in providing the NHS with the facilities it needs […]
The team
THE TEAM Our people are what make us great, and we’re incredibly proud to have a diverse and multi-skilled, highly experienced team at Darwin Group. And we all share one key desire: to improve healthcare for everyone in the UK.
Our history
OUR HISTORY Founded in 2006, Darwin Group is a leading provider of modular healthcare facilities in the UK. With innovation and quality at the heart of all we do, we work in partnership with healthcare providers to create outstanding healthcare facilities that are adaptable and fit for the future. Since 2019, we have specialised exclusively […]
Who we are
WHO WE ARE Darwin Group partners with NHS and independent healthcare providers to meet growing service demands by delivering transitional On-Demand® healthcare spaces tailored to both the duration and nature of need. Whether supporting the elective backlog, decanting services, supporting refurbishment, alleviating pressure during periods of high demand, or responding to unexpected surges, our healthcare […]
Resources
RESOURCES From brochures to whitepapers, this is the place to access all of the resources we provide. Every space counts A whitepaper examining the role of NHS estates in delivering a seamless patient pathway. on-demand® primary care Our brochure of On-Demand® products for Primary Care healthcare spaces. Five point plan report A report detailing our […]
Events
EVENTS Darwin Group live events, tours and webinars offer regular opportunities to hear from industry experts on key topics and themes. You can catch up on our recent events below. For information on upcoming events, please email: enquiries@darwingroup.co.uk
Services
BEYOND FOUR WALLS By choosing an On-Demand® solution, you receive more than just a building: you also receive a high-quality service that helps you make the most out of your healthcare facility. Remove avoidable downtime Maximise productivity across your facility No extra strain on existing services SERVICES Workforce insourcing With our workforce insourcing options, you […]
New-look modular mental health bedroom earns praise at industry conference
Industry experts and service users have welcomed changes to Bedroom Evolved; a pioneering modular mental health bedroom built by healthcare construction firm Darwin Group. The firm recently showcased its new-look project at the Design in Mental Health Conference for a second year running and said feedback from visitors was very positive.
New surgical centre at Southmead Hospital takes shape
The external structure of the new Elective Centre at Southmead Hospital has now been completed. More than 200 modules have been lifted into place by a crane over six weeks to create the building structure. The centre is a joint project between North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), supported by Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board.
Theatres Building Taking Shape at James Paget University Hospitals
A new theatres building which will help reduce surgical waiting lists for patients is taking shape at the James Paget University Hospital.
14 years and counting – meet Head of Construction , Rich Owen
From managing onsite construction to costing major projects, Rich Owen, head of construction for Darwin Group, holds a number of responsibilities.
‘Spaces are powerful’ – Creating spaces for greater staff and patient experiences
Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to improving the wellbeing of your workforce, the evidence base on the most effective initiatives and approaches is constantly evolving. This can provide a useful basis for reviewing the approach and making decisions as we know how important it is to retain our valued NHS workforce.
‘Working environments and break out spaces are key,’ says Raffaela Goodby, Chief People Officer at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Major work begins as Darwin Group construct new state of the art NHS building
As part of the New Hospitals Programme, major work has begun at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the delivery of a multi-million-pound hospital building that will increase patient ward capacity across the region.
Ground breaking ceremony marks exciting milestone for Hinckley’s Community Diagnostic Centre
Pioneering construction firm Darwin Group joined key delivery partners to celebrate the ground breaking ceremony as construction commenced on the new community diagnostic centre in Hinckley.
Spotlight: Interview with Stephanie Hassanali, General Practice Nurse
As a general practice nurse in a Primary Care Network (PCN) Stephanie Hassanali has a rare insight into the challenges facing GPs.
She has been a nurse for 12 years and in general practice for the last eight of those, working across 11 practices as part of two PCNs in London.
Construction underway on new Diagnostic Centre at Yeovil District Hospital
Pioneering construction firm Darwin Group and Prime invited key delivery partners to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony as construction commenced on the new diagnostic centre at Yeovil District Hospital.
14 years and counting – meet Senior Site Manager, Nik Davelis
From liaising with clients and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget, to running a safe site, no two days are the same for Darwin Group’s experienced senior site managers.
Pioneering mental health bedroom returns for second year running
A pioneering modular mental health bedroom built by Darwin Group is returning to the Design in Mental Health Conference for a second year running. Bedroom Evolved drew in the crowds at last year’s conference when it was launched. Created by leading offsite healthcare construction firm Darwin Group, in collaboration with Safehinge Primera and Tough Furniture, it set a new bar for acceptable standards in mental health bedroom design. This year, the team behind the bedroom has made several improvements based on visitor feedback, including changes to the furniture, lighting, flooring and colour palette.
Construction of new Learning and Development Centre at Calderdale Royal Hospital underway following ground breaking ceremony
Darwin Group and Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) have celebrated the start of construction of a new, state-of-the-art Learning and Development Centre at Calderdale Royal Hospital. An official ground breaking ceremony took place on Friday 11th March, and was attended by representatives from both CHFT and its construction partners, Darwin Group.
We’re sponsoring the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2024
Darwin Group is proud to announce that we are the headline sponsor for the 2024 Building Better Healthcare Awards.
First look behind the scenes of the new health hub in King’s Lynn
Leading healthcare construction firm Darwin Group led an exclusive progress tour around a new £11.5m health hub in King’s Lynn that is currently under construction. Over 25 guests braved the January weather to have a ‘first look’ tour of the King’s Lynn Health Hub site on Nar Ouse Way, King’s Lynn.
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PIONEERING TRANSITIONALON-DEMAND® HEALTHCARE SPACES Darwin Group designs and delivers permanent-grade, adaptable healthcare facilities that expand capacity, support staff, and enhance the patient experience. We provide the right building, at the right time, for as long as it’s needed. TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE At Darwin Group, we firmly believe every patient should have access to world-leading healthcare facilities […]
What we do
WE DELIVER PERMANENT-GRADE, TRANSITIONAL HEALTHCARE SPACES With decades of experience, Darwin Group specialises in designing and delivering transformational healthcare spaces. With vast experience built through the delivery of large, complex healthcare facilities, we are pioneering a new, innovative approach called On-Demand®. Built off-site, these permanent-grade, transitional facilities provide the right building, at the right time, […]
Sustainability
MEETING NET ZERO TARGETS As Darwin Group manage the entire process – from concept to completion, we have direct interventions in place to decarbonise our construction approach. MEETING NET ZERO TARGETS As Darwin Group manage the entire process – from concept to completion, we have direct interventions in place to decarbonise our construction approach. REDUCING […]