Blog: Pioneering the ‘Third Way’ for NHS Estates
Recent reports from the Royal College of Surgeons and national media paint a compelling picture: waiting lists now exceed 7.3 million patients, with over 170,000 waiting more than a year for treatment. The 2025 UK Surgical Workforce Census highlights burnout, limited theatre access, and rising attrition among trainees. Meanwhile, almost half of NHS surgeons are operating just once a week due to bed shortages and outdated facilities.
Blog: Reframing NHS Surgical Challenges as Opportunities for Evolution
Recent reports from the Royal College of Surgeons and national media paint a compelling picture: waiting lists now exceed 7.3 million patients, with over 170,000 waiting more than a year for treatment. The 2025 UK Surgical Workforce Census highlights burnout, limited theatre access, and rising attrition among trainees. Meanwhile, almost half of NHS surgeons are operating just once a week due to bed shortages and outdated facilities.
Blog: Flipping the Script on Value in the NHS
The NHS was founded on a radical promise: that healthcare should be free at the point of need, funded collectively, and delivered with compassion. That promise still holds. But to protect it, we must evolve how we think about value—especially when it comes to the estate.
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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…
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
Blog: 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.
Darwin Group launches solution to ‘corridor care’ as NHS bed occupancy rates exceed optimal levels
NHS figures released today show that bed occupancy rates are exceeding optimal levels for the delivery of safe care, leading to more patients receiving ‘corridor care’. The UK’s healthcare estates specialist, Darwin Group believes their new modular ward could be the solution to reducing the care of patients in clinically inappropriate places.
James Paget to relocate Orthopaedic Outpatient services and boost ‘Same Day’ Emergency Care
The James Paget has had plans approved which will support the movement of its Orthopaedic Outpatient services to a new location on the existing hospital site, to facilitate the development of an improved Same Day Emergency Care service.
First look inside Norwich’s new community health centre as spring opening approaches
Local councillors and health leaders visit Magna Medical Centre, which will transform how health and care services are delivered, by bringing services closer to where patients live and providing wider services to support healthy lives. A new £11 million health centre on the outskirts of Norwich will open this spring, providing health services to thousands of patients.
Darwin Group’s Response to the NHS 10-Year Plan: A Vision for Agile, Patient-Centred Estates
The NHS 10-Year Plan represents a critical opportunity to address some of the most pressing issues in healthcare today. This roadmap aims to improve patient experiences, streamline service delivery, and ensure the long-term resilience of the healthcare system.
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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 […]