South Liverpool Treatment Centre celebrated as part of the 20 years of LIFT anniversary #NHSLIFT20

South Liverpool Treatment Centre replaced the much smaller Sir Alfred Jones memorial hospital which stood on the site previously. The building opened in April 2011 and houses two GP practices, a walk in and diagnostics suite, community dentistry, physiotherapy and a wide range of outpatient’s services including audiology and ophthalmology.

It was procured via the NHS LIFT framework as part of providing new healthcare facilities throughout Liverpool and is run by Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnership (LSHP) LIFTCo, who are a member of The LIFT Council.

This project has been awarded an ACE Excellence in Engineering 2011 Commendation following its completion in March 2011.

Sited on an elevated plot in Garston, the new health centre replaced a much-loved Edwardian Hospital. Strong geometric forms clad in stainless steel combine with a dramatic, welcoming entrance carved into the sandstone creating a new landmark. A café and Pharmacy animate the street frontage at lower ground level. Fragments of the demolished hospital offer references to the history of the site.

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Golden opportunity for Government to harness strengths of NHS LIFT programme

On the 20th anniversary of the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) programme, partners have called on the Government to harness the huge strengths of the LIFT model to tackle the healthcare challenges ahead and secure the future of the LIFT programme to continue supporting the NHS and local communities across England.

The LIFT Council, the representative body for NHS LIFTCos in England, has today published the Five-Year Forward View for the LIFT programme, which outlines its strategic priorities from the Government and health service leaders, including the crucial end of term period.

These priorities are:

1. A clear expression of support for the future of LIFT.

2. A role for third-party providers from the LIFT estate in developing Cavell Centre pilots.

3. Use of the NHS LIFT model to support activities in health care infrastructure, such as the 40 new hospitals programme.

4. Use of the NHS LIFT model as a key tool to create Integrated Care Systems (ICS) through the Health and Social Care Bill.

5. Effective local public sector partnerships with the creation of Integrated Care Systems.

The Five-Year Forward View also details how the LIFT model is more than just a delivery vehicle with the expertise of the 49 LIFTCos across England able to play an important role in supporting our NHS across a variety of areas. These include: integrating services, infrastructure planning, the post-pandemic recovery and enabling the move to net zero.

Writing in the foreword for the NHS LIFT Five-Year Forward View, The Rt Hon Alan Johnson, former Health Secretary and Chair of the Citycare LIFTCo said:

‘LIFT is the most successful public infrastructure project that most have never heard of, but its achievements are there for all to see: over 350 high-quality, flexible primary and community care facilities delivered, with nine out of ten of these being in areas of above average health needs. One of the founding promises of the NHS was a health centre in every community. 73 years later, the NHS LIFT programme has helped carry us towards that goal.’

In addition, Sarah Beaumont-Smith, Chair of The LIFT Council said:

‘After two successful decades of supporting the NHS and local communities, the end of LIFT’s 25-year team is approaching in a number of areas, but we see this as a beginning not an end - The LIFT Council members are clear in our commitment to continue working with our public sector partners, in contrary to the cut and run charge that is all too often laid at the door of third-party providers. We are excited by the opportunities presented by the Cavell Centre pioneers, which will build on the successes of the LIFT estate and hope to play a role in the next wave of delivering primary and community care.’

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PM praises ‘major benefits’ of NHS LIFT Programme as part of twentieth anniversary celebrations

The Prime Minister hails the work of the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) programme in modernising primary and community care estates.

The Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, has praised the achievements of the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) Programme as it celebrates its twentieth anniversary.

Established in 2001, the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (NHS LIFT) programme has helped the private and public sectors work in partnership to deliver quality Primary healthcare and community facilities throughout England. LIFT buildings are delivered by LIFT Companies (LIFTCos) where private investors work in partnership with Community Health Partnerships - the Government-owned company that holds a 40% stake in the growth and upkeep of these important NHS assets.

As the LIFT programme celebrates its twentieth anniversary The LIFT Council (the representative body for LIFT companies (LIFTCOs) in England) launched its #NHSLIFT20 campaign earlier this month to celebrate this milestone.

Writing to LIFT Council members following the announcement of the #NHSLIFT20 last week, the Prime Minister said:

‘I appreciate all the major benefits the NHS LIFT initiative and LIFT companies involved have brought to improving and modernising local primary and community health facilities in the NHS. Congratulations to all working on the NHS LIFT Programme on reaching this significant milestone.’

Responding to the Prime Minister’s praise of the NHS LIFT programme, The LIFT Council Chair Sarah Beaumont-Smith said:

“We are hugely grateful for the Prime Minister’s support for the NHS LIFT Programme and the welcome recognition of how much has been achieved by the public and private sectors working together to deliver quality community health facilities. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, the Prime Minister’s words give us huge momentum as LIFT buildings continue to play a vital role in the current and future healthcare challenges we face.”