Estates has become a key part of every trust’s strategy with the concept of ‘place’ becoming an important part of the patient experience, along with the Greener NHS ambitions. Whilst the day-to-day delivery of estates services (and the issues that arise) is the main focus, no trust can deliver an environment for exceptional clinical services if there isn’t a clear strategic direction within the estates planning process.
We can assist in the strategic planning process, bringing our experience gained from working with many NHS bodies mixed with wider options which come from other public sector bodies and the private sector.
Browne Jacobson is ideally placed to advise on the challenges our clients face in this rapidly changing environment. We offer a single source for all the legal advice needed to manage the estate from strategic advice, structuring and capital projects through to agreeing licences to occupy - all delivered by lawyers who not only understand their speciality, but are also Health Service experts.
"Browne Jacobson has mastered the art of being friendly and approachable whilst providing high quality legal advice which represents excellent value for money. They understand the needs and pressures on my organisation and support us superbly at times of difficulty."
"I feel as though the team I work with are more like an extension of my own team, and whilst maintaining those professional boundaries, are still very approachable."
"Knowledge and experience in every part of healthcare. Prompt and efficient. Top tier."
With the now well-rehearsed lessons learnt through covid on collaboration, and new thinking on how and where care is provided, there is a new focus on the estate and with the strengthening of the estates specialists workforce, the stage is set for the NHS estate to take a leading role in achieving the ambitions for patient centred care.
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