NHS Estates and Facilities

Today marks 24 years of #ProCure and 3 years of #ProCure23. Happy Birthday to the award-winning framework that has delivered £18bn worth of projects across the programme with 677 live, active projects! 🎉 🎉 We're really proud of the work done through the platform that has allowed the NHS to intentionally manage its estate and buildings in a way that has a positive social, economic and environmental impact. Here's to many more years of ensuring public money is spent well through the ProCure framework! Thank you for all that you've done for us! #workmilestone

‼️ ‼️ Calling all NHS Director of Estates, cleaning staff, IPC leads, nursing colleagues and ambulance staff ‼️ ‼️ On Thursday 13th March from 3.30pm until 4.30pm, NHS England is hosting a webinar to set out the newly published National Standards for Healthcare Cleanliness 2025. The Cleaning Standards version 2025 has recently been announced which has added appropriate tools for ambulance trusts, to capture the very different challenges that they face on a daily basis.   This webinar will include an update on the cleaning standards and a conversation with one of the ambulance trusts working group to reflect on the methodology and impact that the cleaning standards will drive. You can register for the webinar via this link: https://lnkd.in/eSBfjubB

🚀 Submissions Now Open for the Excellence in Waste Management Awards 2025! 🌱 We are thrilled to announce that the submission portal for the Excellence in Waste Management Awards for the NHS in England 2025 is now officially open! If your team has been leading the way in sustainable waste management practices, innovative recycling initiatives, or impactful waste reduction strategies, now is the time to showcase your achievements. This is your chance to be recognised among the best across the NHS England ! 💡 Why Enter? - Gain national recognition for your efforts - Inspire others by sharing your success stories - Celebrate your team's dedication to sustainability 🏆 Nine Categories to Enter: 🔗 Submit Your Entry Here Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shine! Entries close on 2nd June - https://lnkd.in/eEkJnauR Good luck to all entrants! 🍀 #NHSAwards #Sustainability #WasteManagement #NHSInnovation #Healthcare, Sharpsmart UK, Stericycle UK, CIWM, Veolia UK, Mott MacDonald, Envetec Sustainable Technologies, Independent Safety Services Ltd, Healthcare Waste Management Association, NHS Estates and Facilities

And last but by no means least, we have the incredible Sue Hardy. Sue's colleagues unsurprisingly had some great things to say about her as well... 🗣️ 'Sue is one of our Regional Delivery Directors (RDD), working across the London region. She holds a joint role with the Greater London Authority (GLA) – the Mayor of London’s office. Sue is also a member of the Estates Senior Leadership Team. Sue is diligent and hard-working. She regularly coordinates and addresses complex issues to ensure progress can be made. Sue plays an active role in the senior leadership team, bringing considered challenges and sharing her expertise. Sue deserves recognition because she does a lot to help and coordinate people, often behind the scenes. Her efforts are crucial in ensuring that progress is made, even though they may go unnoticed by others. Sue has a significant impact on the NHS's ability to make strategic progress. Her dedication and coordination skills are invaluable, enabling the organisation to navigate complex challenges and achieve its goals.' Happy International Women's Day to Sue and to everyone else who's celebrating. Thanks very much to everyone who's been following along with us - we've really enjoyed our celebration. 🎉

To round off our #IWD Spotlight Series this year, we've got a double header of two more amazing members of the Estates and Facilities Team. 👏 First up of the two, we have Lucy R. who's role in our workforce team is vital to managing and supporting thousands of staff across the country. Here's what Lucy's nominator had to say about her: 'Lucy works in our national workforce team and leads efforts to improve access for young people and enhance equality. She is dedicated to ensuring that opportunities are available to all, regardless of background. Lucy is incredibly compassionate and always has the best interests of young and less advantaged people in mind. She is a fierce advocate for equality and will fight for it in any situation. Her dedication to these causes makes her a pleasure to work with. Lucy deserves recognition for her tireless efforts to improve representation across our workforce. She has single-handedly driven change, advocating for underrepresented groups and being an active ally. Her innovative initiatives, such as our partnership with TeenTech and her work to improve the uptake of T-levels, demonstrate her commitment to making a difference. Lucy's impact is profound. She has introduced initiatives that have significantly improved access and equality, making a positive difference in the lives of many. Her role as an ambassador for STEM subjects and her advocacy for change have had a lasting impact on our workforce and the broader community.' Happy International Women's Day Lucy!

There were so many fantastic nominations for our #IWD Spotlight Series that the posts are going to have to have to spill over into a second day! Next up is NHS England's Associate Director of National Estates Capital and Transactions, Jo Dolby. Here's what Jo's colleague had to say about her this week: 'Jo is the Capital and Transactions Lead in our team. She manages assurance for all high-value business cases, leads NHS England's billion-pound procurement framework, and provides invaluable advice on contracting and PFI. Jo is dedicated, hard-working, and diligent. She consistently goes above and beyond to deliver, often against incredibly tight deadlines. Jo deserves recognition because much of her work happens behind the scenes and often goes unnoticed. She is the go-to person when things go wrong (or are about to), always ready to roll up her sleeves and get involved. Jo has successfully navigated some of our most challenging supplier resilience issues. Jo is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise, ensuring that her insights benefit others for years to come. Her willingness to help and her ability to handle complex issues make her an invaluable asset to our team.' Happy International Women's Day Jo!

For our last #IWD Spotlight Series of the day (don't worry, there may be more tomorrow), we're going to be talking about the amazing Abigail Pride. 🎉 🗣️ Abigail's our Senior Technical Guidance Manager at NHS England and we couldn't agree more with what her colleague had to say about her: 'Abigail leads efforts to ensure that key technical guidance and standards documents are kept up-to-date, reflecting the latest in clinical design principles and engineering excellence. These standards are crucial for maintaining the safety of the NHS estate for both patients and staff. Abigail is hard-working, extremely diligent, and has a keen eye for detail. She excels at considering the views and needs of various stakeholders, ensuring that everyone's perspectives are taken into account. Abigail deserves recognition because her work is essential yet often goes unrecognised. She tirelessly ensures that quality is upheld and that standards are continually progressing forward. Her efforts are vital to the safe design and operation of the NHS estate. The work that Abigail does supports the delivery of safe buildings and safe care in the NHS. Her dedication and meticulous attention to detail have a significant impact on the safety and quality of our healthcare facilities. Abigail's contributions are indispensable, and she truly deserves to be recognized for her outstanding work.' Happy International Women's Day Abigail!

And another post for good measure. This time, we have Mary A., our Technical Net Zero Energy Lead. 🎉 Those of you with a great memory will remember that we celebrated our next nominee as part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek this year. It's safe to say that Mary's impressing everyone! Here's what her colleague had to say about her: 'Mary is our Technical Net Zero Energy Lead. She spearheads efforts to reduce the NHS’s carbon footprint from energy, implementing strategies, policies, and initiatives to ensure we achieve our goal of net zero in our buildings by 2040. In addition to her role, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Energy Futures. Mary is exceptional. She works tirelessly to find solutions to complex technical issues and continually strives to improve our carbon footprint and energy efficiency, ultimately reducing costs. She has been instrumental in creating the world’s first net zero building standard, implementing a standardized approach to energy procurement across the NHS, and leading initiatives to upskill the energy management workforce. Mary deserves recognition for her unwavering dedication and innovative approach to reducing the NHS’s carbon footprint. Her contributions are vital to our sustainability goals, and she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure we are as efficient as possible. Mary’s impact is immense. She ensures the NHS estate is as energy-efficient as possible, significantly reducing our impact on climate change. She is always learning, challenging her own thinking, and seeking feedback from key stakeholders to consider the wider strategic context. Mary is a delight to work with, always happy to help others and contribute to the team’s success.' Happy International Women's Day Mary!

We're nearly out of time and we have a lot of amazing colleagues to highlight as part of our #IWD Spotlight Series so we're going for a double header. Next up is our amazing Master Planning Lead, Helen Griffin! This is what one of the team had to say about Helen: 'Helen is our Master Planning Lead. She reviews local, ICB, and regional level plans to ensure they align with healthcare planning and anchor institution perspectives. As a qualified architect, she also contributes to the creation of critical healthcare design standards and offers her expertise to long-term healthcare planning initiatives. Helen is a joy to work with. She is pragmatic, systematic, and rarely flustered. She has a remarkable ability to translate highly complex information into meaningful dialogue, ensuring key stakeholders are engaged and informed. Helen deserves recognition because she is the glue that holds so much of what we do together. She works quietly and diligently behind the scenes, rarely seeking the limelight. Her contributions are invaluable, and her dedication is unwavering. Helen has an incredible and positive impact on both the people she works with and the projects she delivers. Her expertise and guidance have been instrumental in shaping our initiatives. She truly is a star.' Thanks for all the work you do Helen, and Happy International Women's Day!

The #IWD Spotlight Series continues with Emma Brookes MSc, the team's Head of Soft FM Strategy and Operations at NHS England. The brilliant Emma is described very accurately by her colleague below. Happy International Women's Day Emma! 'Emma leads a team responsible for ensuring that facilities management services are effective and efficient across the entire NHS estate. This includes maintaining the highest standards for hospital cleaning, food, and portering. What are they like to work with? Emma is driven to make change in the NHS, always challenging the status quo and raising the profile of the many people who work tirelessly to ensure the NHS runs smoothly. She is dedicated, hard-working, and always looking for ways to improve services. Emma deserves recognition for her relentless efforts to improve the NHS. She has been a leading light in the NHS Chef Competition, celebrating the fantastic cheffing community within the NHS. She has introduced new standards for cleaning and hospital food and works closely with organizations aiming to make improvements. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to lead through challenging times are truly commendable. Emma has a significant impact on both her team and the broader NHS community. Her dedication to raising standards and her collaborative approach have led to meaningful improvements in facilities management services. Emma's leadership and passion for quality make her an invaluable asset to the NHS.'