Agenda

MORNING

08.45 Chair's opening remarks

Denise Chevin, Editor, Building Magazine

09.00 Shaping the future architecture of the NHS:
The next ten years

Understanding the changing pattern of the NHS estate
Challenging the NHS development strategy for the next 5-10 years
Looking at the funding and procurement options available

John Cooper, Principal, John Cooper Architecture; Chair, Architects for Health

09.30 An introduction to the ProCure 21+ National Framework and the opportunities it offers

An overview of the new ProCure 21+ National Framework
Why a new framework is needed and an overview of the opportunities it offers
An overview of the programme for the selection process for Procure 21+
What are the next steps that you need to be aware of?
What is required from a ProCure 21+ supply chain?

Cliff Jones, Senior Policy and Performance Manager, ProCure 21

10.00 Discussion: Options for financing healthcare projects

Securing financing for construction projects is more difficult than ever. This session will be run as a discussion facilitated by a leading NHS Trust and will examine the different options available to overcome funding challenges and secure financing in the current economic climate.

Andrew Simpson, Programme Director, Springfield Hospital

10.30 Pinpointing new opportunities within Primary Care Trusts

Clarifying the availability of opportunity across the sector
How are the requirements of PCTs changing?
An overview of the procurement strategies for new projects
Establishing PCT funding mechanisms for different project types and locations

Paul Coomber, Partner, Davis Langdon

11.00 Refreshments and networking

11.30 Clarifying the status of existing LIFT schemes and the timeline for the implementation of Express LIFT

Establishing the status of the LIFT express frameworks
Understanding how LIFT and LIFT express will run together
What does the implementation of LIFT express mean in terms of the allocation of projects?
Clarifying the level of uptake of LIFT schemes amongst different PCTs

Tim Challis, Director of LIFT Development, Community Health Partnerships - Department of Health

12.00 Accessing new projects and developing a winning tender strategy

Establishing the most effective means to deliver a winning tender
Creating a bid that meets and exceeds client requirements
Identifying the opportunities in the sector as an established player and a newcomer
Understanding the full spectrum of tender strategies available

Ron Morgan, Healthcare Director, Capita Architecture

12.30 "Modernising care services": Meeting the changing requirements of healthcare property

Understanding the impact of changing trends in healthcare practices
Designing to improve the patient experience
Optimising efficiency and functionality with quality design
Developing property with the flexibility to deal with changing regulations

Susan Francis, Special Adviser for Health, CABE

AFTERNOON

13.00 Lunch and networking

14.00 Outlining how sensitive architecture can aid the young adult fight with cancer

Assessing the Lord Darzi report and its recommendation of improving patient experience
National Health Policy changes on teenage and young adult cancer care
Who is the Teenage Cancer Trust and why are they different?
Elements of design that are unique to TCT
Outlining how this has been implemented in the Cardiff Unit
Establishing how this has been achieved within the NHS framework

John McRae, Director, ORMS
Simon Davies, Chief Executive, Teenage Cancer Trust

14.30 Case study: Lesson learnt from post-occupancy evaluation of healthcare buildings

Devising sustainable, useful PPE strategies
Ensuring facilities are fit for purpose: Reviewing new builds over the past 10 years
Determining the success of new building services systems and strategies

Ian Greggor, Project Director, Cyril Sweett

15.00 Masterplanning healthcare property: Creating future proof estates

Developing a site structure with potential for future development
Designing with flexibility in mind
Creating cohesive and efficient site organisation
Integrating effective access and transport routes

Bahman Tavacoli , Director, Anshen + Allen
Jonathan Wilson, Director, Anshen + Allen

15.30 Refreshments and networking

16.00 Panel Session: Managing the construction process of working in a "live environment"

Understanding the demands and requirements of a sensitive site
Maximising the benefits of off-site construction
Keeping hospital routes open and operational
Developing strategies to minimise onsite disruption

Duane Passman, 3T Programme Director, Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust University Hospitals
Derek Salter, Director, Steffian Bradley Architects
Chris Tredget, Deputy Managing Director, Hitchin Office, Willmott Dixon
Guy Barlow, Director, The Manser Practice

16.30 Case study: Cost-effectively refurbishing and raising the standard of existing healthcare building stock

Highlighting the advantages of refurbishment
Strategies for delivering estate cohesion when refurbishing and renewing
Assessing the impact of bringing "Crown Exemption" buildings up to standard
Overcoming the challenges of introducing updated building services

Christopher Shaw, Director, MAAP Architects

17.00 Close of Conference