The NHS Estates Podcast series discusses key topics and issues for real estate in the health and social care sector.
NHS Estates Series – Episode 13: Navigating NHS Property Acquisitions
In this episode from our NHS Estates Series, Kesena Omakobia and Dean Parrett unpack the essentials of NHS property acquisitions - from choosing the right route to occupation to navigating due diligence, governance, risk and deal terms.
A quick, practical guide for anyone involved in NHS estates, planning or service transformation.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 12: Green Leases explained
In this episode of the NHS Estates Series, Terri Trapnell and Madeline Ball outline the key elements of green leases, including sustainability clauses, data sharing, cost considerations, and clinical constraints.
They discuss how these agreements support NHS net zero targets, address EPC compliance, and balance the needs of landlords and tenants, with practical guidance from the NHS Green Leases Framework.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 11: Transforming the Primary Care Estate through the NHS 10 Year Health Plan
In this episode of our NHS Estates podcast series, Lisa Geary is joined by Alex Taylor, Director of Estates at Operose Health, and Dr. James Dixon, Regional Medical Director at Operose Health, to explore the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and its impact on primary care and the primary care estate.
They discuss what the Plan's aims to transform primary care through community-based delivery, digital innovation, a shift toward prevention and the overall focus on neighbourhood services delivery will mean for the primary care estate. This conversation offers a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 10: From Drawing Board to the Ward - Managing Risk, Disputes, and Delivery in Healthcare Construction
In this episode of our NHS Estates podcast series, Nick Hillyard speaks with Thomas Hurst and Jonathan Bond about the legal and practical challenges of healthcare construction.
They cover risk allocation, procurement strategies, dispute resolution, and the evolving landscape of hospital builds - from modular design to ESG compliance.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 9: NHS property disposal by auction
In this episode of our NHS Estates podcast series, Victoria Armstrong and Ben Farline from our Health Real Estate team explore how NHS organisations can dispose of surplus land or buildings through public auction.
They discuss the benefits, key steps, legal considerations, and how to prepare for a successful and compliant sale.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 8: Healthcare Projects
In Episode 8 of our NHS Estates Series, we explore key planning updates and top tips for developing the healthcare space and bringing health to the high street.
Join our real estate experts as they share practical insights and advice on how to deliver successful healthcare projects.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 7: Statutory compliance and Health and Safety
This latest episode of our NHS Estates Series focuses on risk management and health and safety in property estates.
Join us as we explore key issues including compliance and knowing how to respond to an incident, the impact of RAAC and managing the risk of fire.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 6: Top tips on disposing of surplus freehold NHS land and buildings
In this latest episode of our NHS Estates Series, we’re diving into Part 4 of Estatecode, focusing on the disposal of freehold land and buildings. This section outlines the processes and guidelines for disposing of NHS-owned property, ensuring compliance with public sector rules, financial accountability, and transparency. Join us as we draw on our own experience and explore key principles, legal implications and best practices, shedding light on how NHS bodies can navigate this essential aspect of property management effectively
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 5: Guidance and governance requirements for management of the NHS Estate
This episode provides an overview of this guidance for NHS estates and finance managers and directors. Join us and listen to the conversations between our real estate health experts who work for NHS Trusts across the country and hear their reflections on the key themes which are crucial to have in mind when managing the NHS Estate.
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NHS Estate Series - Episode 4: Key considerations for lease negotiation involving NHS Bodies
This episode of Lawcast discusses practical considerations for NHS Bodies when negotiating leases, both as landlord and as tenant, including an overview of key NHS specific provisions.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 3: The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and how it applies to the NHS Estate
This episode of Lawcast provides a reminder of how the 1954 Act works and how it might apply to non-residential leases where an NHS body is either the landlord or the tenant.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 2: The range of occupational arrangements which can be granted by NHS Trusts as Landlord
This episode of Lawcast provides a dust-down of this vital guidance for NHS estates and finance managers and directors.
Listen to the conversations between our real estate health experts who work for NHS Trusts across the country and hear their reflections on the key themes which are crucial to have in mind when dealing with the NHS leasehold estate in the context of the current challenges and opportunities.
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NHS Estates Series – Episode 1: Estatecode and Lease Heads of Terms – tips for tenants
A dust-down of this vital guidance for NHS estates and finance managers and directors. Join us and listen to the conversations between our real estate health experts who work for NHS Trusts across the country and hear their reflections on the key themes which are crucial to have in mind when dealing with the NHS leasehold estate in the context of the current challenges and opportunities.
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