Networks blog: Understanding the critical role of premises in NHS Neighbourhood teams

The success of neighbourhood health centres hinge on more than bricks and mortar—it requires strategic estate planning, cross-sector collaboration, and community involvement. As pilot sites roll out and funding models evolve, the NHS must ensure that premises are not just functional, but transformational. Neighbourhood teams aim to bring together professionals from health, social care, and voluntary sectors to serve local populations more holistically and the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan places physical infrastructure, the premises, at the heart of transforming primary care. These premises are not just buildings, they’re envisioned as hubs for integrated, accessible, and preventative care. Read more about how to get best value from the estate in this article by Helen Simmonds, PCC premises lead. Read the full article here.

Send your articles, blogs and case studies to maria.axford@pcc.nhs.uk for future NHS Networks news.

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