The NHS faces unprecedented pressures from spikes in winter demand and soaring waiting lists. In response, the government confirmed an investment into hundreds of new Neighbourhood Health Centres to deliver services across the country. Designed to expand access to routine, preventative and early-intervention care by bringing facilities closer to people’s homes, they have committed to building 250 centres by the end of the decade, with 120 expected to be operational by 2030. Meeting this ambition requires a construction approach that is fast, flexible and cost efficient, writes Premier Modular CEO David Harris.
We need to meet this ambition while ensuring government Net Zero and sustainability criteria is taken into account. By combining rapid, cost-effective offsite construction with built-in flexibility, thoughtful design and supporting Net Zero through construction, materials and integrated renewables, modular will enable the government to deliver high-quality, modern and sustainable facilities at pace across the UK to improve access to healthcare.
The new health centres will be multi-service care facilities, making it easier for patients to get the help they need without navigating multiple systems or locations. These 'one stop shops' will bring the right local combination of GPs, nurses, dentists and pharmacists together under one roof to best meet the needs of the community.
This approach aligns with the government's wider 10 Year Health Plan for England, published in July 2025, which sets out a long-term vision for transforming the NHS, with neighbourhood health playing a central role. Currently, many people cannot get a GP or dental appointment, waiting lists for hospital and community care have ballooned and staff are demoralised and demotivated. For example, the waiting list for hospital treatment remains higher than pre pandemic levels, and the number of people visiting A&E in 2025 was above pre-pandemic levels.
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