Why Static Estates Are Failing Winter Care
Every winter, the NHS faces a tidal wave of demand. But while frontline staff stretch to meet it, the buildings they work in stay frozen in time. Static estates—rigid, outdated, and crumbling—are failing to support modern care. And the consequences are felt in every corridor, waiting room, and emergency department across the country. At Darwin Group, we believe infrastructure should be an enabler, not a barrier. So, let’s talk about why static estates are breaking down, and how dynamic, modular solutions can change the game.
Interview with Professor Martin Elliott – On-Demand® Ultraclean Operating Theatres
The Darwin Group On-Demand® Ultraclean Twin Operating Theatre aims to address surgical backlogs and pressure on NHS estates. It offers a permanent-grade, modular facility designed to meet the most stringent clinical standards while being deployable at pace. To explore its impact and potential, we spoke with Professor Martin Elliott, renowned paediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, Medical Director, TED talker and healthcare lecturer, who recently previewed the new On-Demand twin theatre design, developed and in construction by Darwin Group.