Case Study: Two-storey Ward Building at Leighton Hospital

Darwin Group was able to utilise the company’s innovative modular build systems to provide a new 60 bed two-storey ward building featuring a mixture of single and multi-bed bays, complemented with ancillary accommodation – utility spaces, storage and staff areas – and a specialist physiotherapy space.
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ON-DEMAND® HEALTHCARE SPACES We provide the right building, at the right time, for as long as it’s needed. Whatever you need from your healthcare estate, there’s an On-Demand® solution to help your team continue delivering great care. From operating theatres and ward accommodation to GP surgeries, ambulance handover units and discharge lounges, whether you need […]
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 […]
Case Study: Airedale ICU and General Ward
Prior to commencing our construction project, we conducted thorough site surveys that revealed unfavourable ground conditions in the intended construction area. Additionally, the site exhibited significant changes in elevation.
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 […]
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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
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 […]
Decant capacity
FAST, PERMANENT-GRADE SPACES TO KEEP SERVICES RUNNING When healthcare services need to move – planned or unplanned – speed, safety and certainty are critical. We deliver a wide range of On-Demand®, permanent-grade clinical and non-clinical healthcare facilities to support service decant, enabling continuity of care when existing buildings are unavailable. Estate issues such as repair, […]
Ward accommodation
WARD ACCOMMODATION Permanent-Grade. Available to hire. You can never have too much patient accommodation, but it can be incredibly difficult to manage the ever-changing requirements of a modern healthcare estate. That’s where our Permanent-Grade, On-Demand® patient accommodation comes in. Whether you need decant facilities, long-term ward space, extra intensive care space or accommodation to support a […]
On-Demand
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.WHEN YOU NEED.FOR AS LONG AS YOU NEED. With the ever-increasing demands on the healthcare sector, we partner with organisations to ensure their estate can deal with the pressures faced today in a safe and productive environment, whilst being ready to adapt to the evolving future needs of healthcare. From Surgical Hubs and Patient Accommodation to Urgent Care Capacity and GP Surgeries, we provide you with […]
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.
RBH breaks ground on new Coast Building

Royal Bournemouth Hospital has started the main construction phase on the Coast Building, a state-of-the-art ward and catering block, that will expand patient capacity and elevate University Hospital Dorset’s services as part of the national New Hospital Programme.
The Coast Building will feature 110 new beds across four levels, a larger kitchen and catering facility, and modular, adaptable spaces designed to meet evolving healthcare needs. Spanning 10,800 square meters, the facility also reflects a commitment to sustainability, with renewable energy supported by photovoltaic panels.
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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, […]