Primary and Social Care Premises - Planning and Design Guidance Stephen Ryan Senior Primary Care Policy Manager NHS Estates
Guidance Launched on 9th October at NHS Alliance Conference Developed in co-operation with NatPaCT Ongoing support and development from Acton.Shapiro
Field Testing Available since April Testing from May to July over 40 PCTs and 40 developers shared with key organisations messages –satisfaction with content –better signposting
Key Features Replacing HBN36, widening scope covers all stages of development SSDPs detailed advice on rooms search and print facilities wide audience easily expanded and updated
Guidance..plus Statement of Financial Entitlement (SFE) Editorial Group Users Group (virtual) AEDET Links to external information sources Feedback
Development Constantly updated to reflect changing NHS Additional sections –nGMS contract –leases –decontamination –decanting GPs Showcase best examples
Interim period SFA and SFE Room standards District Valuer Optimal and typical Key date - 1st April 2004
Key Themes Flexibility Choice Technology Local decisions Premises supporting services