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 Static estates—rigid, outdated, and crumbling—are failing to support modern care.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.
Meet Adrian Eggleton – Strategic Advisor to Darwin Group
We are pleased to welcome Adrian, former NHS England Operational Lead for Estates and Facilities, who is supporting Darwin Group as a strategic advisor.
His extensive operational and leadership experience in the sector will further enhance our ability to meet the needs of health and care providers now and into the future. Adrian will be joining us on the Darwin Group stand at NHS Providers conference and exhibition in Liverpool next Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November, so come and find us to say hello.