New report finds LIFT estate provides added value and long-term cost certainty as community-based infrastructure seen as key to delivering Neighbourhood Health Services

The report: “The NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT): Occupancy Cost

Assessment” finds that the LIFT estate has delivered a host of qualitative and quantitative benefits:

• The LIFT estate has improved the quality and accessibility of services for patients and communities by providing modern, fit-for-purpose and integrated facilities that are flexible and adaptable.

• LIFT provides long term cost certainty to NHS tenants via comprehensive lease agreements. Lease payments for tenants are fixed at lease agreement andincrease in line with retail price inflation (RPI) only.

• By comparison commercial rents have increased by 25% in the last seven years. In addition, whilst the rental payment for LIFT premises is higher than a typical commercial development, LIFT agreements provide more services, hence value, than would be offered under standard commercial alternatives.

• LIFT costs include maintenance and lifecycle and provide value for money through ensuring there is no backlog maintenance reducing the significant and increasing cost and risk of maintaining an ageing NHS estate elsewhere.

It is clear from this report that the LIFT estate presents value for money and other significant benefits to the NHS, its patients and staff. Increasing utilisation of the LIFT buildings as core health assets will enable the NHS to deliver the Government’s mission, drive up NHS productivity and transform care delivery while achieving greater value.

Working together, we can support the NHS with estate solutions that enables the shift of services into local communities, drive up productivity and unlock value from the current physical infrastructure.

The report evidences the continuing importance of the LIFT buildings, underlining the fact that they are largely located in areas of high health needs and ideally placed to support the Government’s ambition of a Neighbourhood Health Service with more prevention and health care delivered locally.

You can read more and download a copy here.

The NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT): Occupancy Cost Assessment

Pool Table Donation Brings Fun & Connection to Litherland Family Wellbeing Centre

Earlier this week, Debbie Knowles, Operational Family Hub Manager for Litherland Family Wellbeing Centre (part of the LSHP estate portfolio) was delighted to accept a kind donation of a Pool Table from gbp's IT Services provider, Broad Access Services (BAS).

The donation was facilitated by gbp's Estates Manager Louise Hallaron and CHP's Denise Cottam - with courier costs paid by the gbp foundation.

Lesley, Central Sefton Locality Manager, can be seen in the pictures below using the table ahead of the Centres Christmas Party! The Pool Table will be set up in the Recreation Room for all visitors (and staff) of the centre to enjoy.

Louise will be keeping in contact with Debbie and Lesley in the New Year to explore opportunities to make links with our Health Centres (Litherland, Southport & Ainsdale), to showcase the Family Wellbeing centre’s services to the local communities we reach.

Thank you BAS, Denise and Louise for making this happen!

Lesley, Central Sefton Locality Manager testing out the pool table.

South Liverpool Treatment Centre Hosts Successful Health & Wellness Day

On Thursday, November 28th South Liverpool Treatment Centre opened its doors to the local community for a day dedicated to health and wellness. The event provided a platform for residents to access essential information, resources, and support services whilst strengthening Community Health Partnerships’ "Buildings at the Heart of the Community" message.

South Liverpool Treatment Centre is the largest site within the Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnership (LSHP) portfolio and was the ideal place to hold the event with it’s large spacious wating area and convenient links to public transport.

The Health & Wellness Day was designed to promote healthier and happier lives by showcasing a wide range of services and activities. From interactive sessions with healthcare professionals to engaging performances by the Speke Community Choir, there was something for everyone.

Organisations and projects attending included:

• The Life Rooms

• Liverpool City Council Libraries

• Talking Therapies Liverpool

• Complete Skills Solutions

• Community Dental

• AAA Screening

• Bowel Cancer Screening

• INFANTTS, infant tongue-tie specialists

• SWAGGA Primary Care Network, a collaboration of 16 GP Practices across South Liverpool working together to improve patient care.

• Speke Community Choir

Key Highlights:

• Community Engagement: The event fostered a strong sense of community, bringing together residents, healthcare providers, and local organisations.

• Health and Wellness Resources: Attendees had the opportunity to learn about various health topics, such as mental health, nutrition, and disease prevention.

• Expert Advice: Healthcare professionals were on hand to provide personalised advice and guidance, raising awareness about the health and wellbeing services offered at the health centre to empower residents to make informed choices about their health.

• Interactive Activities: Engaging activities, including a tombola with small gifts, and free health screenings such as blood pressure readings, ECG checks and cholesterol testing kept visitors entertained and informed.

• Community Partnerships: The event highlighted the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers, community organisations, and residents.

• Resource Navigation: Educating attendees on the available resources within the health centre and signposting them to additional support groups and services in the local area, including other buildings across the LSHP estate.

• The event received positive feedback from both attendees and participating organisations. Many praised the welcoming atmosphere, the informative sessions, and the engaging activities.

  
  

Jeanette Leach, Regional Director for the North West, emphasised the importance of such events in supporting the local community and highlighting the value of the LIFT estate.

Gideon Ben-Tovim, a Director on the Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnership Board went on to say:

“It was great to meet partners from a range of NHS voluntary and private organisations there, and to see our Centre animated in this way.”

The event was coordinated by colleagues from CHP and gbpartnerships and thanks go out to Denise Cottam, Leah Wilson, Danielle Gann, Rachel Stuart, Tina Gilligan, Nicola Kearns, Louise Hallaron, Hannah Dolan, Colin Pape, and Joanne McGregor for their help on making this a very successful event.

By bringing together the community and providing access to essential resources, the South Liverpool Treatment Centre Health & Wellness Day made a significant contribution to the overall health and well-being of the local population.