Director and National Healthcare lead at Pulse Consult, Tom Howells, discusses how the NHS must shift from reactive fixes to long-term, strategic investment to create more resilient healthcare estates, and ultimately improve patient care.
The NHS estate is under immense pressure — and not just metaphorically. While staff and Trusts continue to work tirelessly to provide the care patients deserve, ageing buildings, deteriorating infrastructure and a growing backlog of maintenance make this increasingly challenging, affecting patient safety, staff wellbeing and overall system efficiency.
Yet with the introduction of the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy, there may finally be an opportunity to turn the tide. This long-overdue shift from reactive repairs to strategic investment offers a pathway to greater resilience and better outcomes. So, will it provide the funding and relief the industry has been hoping for?
At a glance, the strategy will provide:
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