Newton Place Surgery

Project Overview

We were tasked with extending Newton Place Surgery, an NHS GP practice, to meet growing future demands. Like many practices within the NHS North Kent Coast CCG, Newton Place Surgery faces continuous pressure to accommodate increasing demand for its essential services.

Collaborative Planning

We collaborated closely with the practice’s partnership, NHS facilities representatives, and the project quantity surveyor to develop a comprehensive plan for expanding the existing premises. The site, located in a tight town centre within a conservation area, required a thoughtful and sensitive design approach.

Design Approach

The proposed scheme seamlessly integrates with the existing surgery, ensuring that the building’s extension appears cohesive and allows the practice to continue operating throughout the construction process. A crucial aspect of the design is maximizing the practice’s notional rent from the NHS, which influences borrowing capacity and, consequently, the project’s budget and scope.

Compliance and Functionality

Our design adheres to the NHS’s Health Building Note (HBN) guidelines for healthcare buildings, ensuring full compliance with industry standards. The completed extension will provide additional treatment rooms, minor operation services, a pharmacy, and an urgent care service. These enhancements will help alleviate pressure on local hospital A&E departments, offering more accessible and immediate care to the community.

Outcome

We are proud to have created a functional, compliant, and aesthetically pleasing healthcare environment that serves the community’s evolving needs.