Best and worst: 5 methods for monitoring space utilisation
Learn about five common methods for monitoring space utilisation, from manual walkarounds to sensor-based approaches. Understand their strengths and limitations, and learn how combining data sources can lead to smarter estate decisions.
Living our values: How we’re making the patient journey more accessible
Accessibility isn’t an optional extra, it’s the foundation of a great patient experience. Find out how we've improved the patient journey on two community sites.
How to understand your space to minimise costs and unlock value
What if you could know exactly how your space is being used – which rooms are stretched to the limit, and which are sitting idle? Learn about timebound and ongoing utilisation monitoring.
No longer using a property? A tenant's guide
If you're a provider, GP, local authority, ALB, or commercial tenant occupying NHS Property Services (NHSPS) space and you're no longer using it, you might be wondering what your options are.
Optimising your estate: 6 steps to assess space demand and property supply
Learn how to make smarter decisions about your NHS estate. Andrew Strange shares a practical, step-by-step guide to identifying the right properties, challenging assumptions, and using data to support integrated care.
Vacating payments: Guide for ICBs and commissioners handing back space
Are you an ICB or other commissioner thinking about handing back space? Here's how we calculate your vacating payment.
How to make your space work harder: Smarter thinking for tougher times
When you start using your space smarter — understanding what you’ve got, managing it more effectively, and optimising how it’s used — the benefits can add up fast. Here’s how to get started.
Assessing demand and supply: What does this mean when it comes to the NHS estate?
To make the right long-term decisions about your NHS estate, you need to understand both demand and supply. This blog explores how shifting care models, policy priorities, and population change affect space needs and why assessing current utilisation, estate condition, and flexibility is crucial for effective space optimisation.
Making better use of existing estate: 5 key insights to set you up for success
In this blog, I share five key tips to help you get started and set yourself up for success. These five insights will help you take a more strategic, informed, and confident approach to making the most of your estate.