INTEGRATED CARE PROVISION
Grove View ‘embodies the concept of placemaking’
In an era where quality healthcare and integrated health and care services are of paramount importance, Willmott Dixon’s latest healthcare hub, Grove View in Dunstable, delivered with Central Bedfordshire Council and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), emerges as a shining example of innovation and excellence, says Anastasia Chyrsafi, Strategic Framework manager (Health). Here she explains how the new facility harnesses Cura – a suite of pre-designed modules which can be assembled into healthcare buildings ‘to suit the unique needs of each community’.
Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub in Dunstable – designed by Penoyre & Prasad and LLP / ECE Architecture – redefines healthcare delivery by combining cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art facilities, and a patient-centred approach. With a focus on early engagement, placemaking, and an innovative standardised model for delivery, Grove View aims to enhance patient and service-user experience, improve access to care, and promote overall wellbeing at the community’s heart. The new facility integrates health and care providers to deliver health and wellbeing services for the local community. Delivered with support from the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICP, and Central Bedfordshire Council, it will serve around 50,000 people in the local area, providing accessible healthcare provision for all. The four-storey 6,375 m2
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and care hub offers a wide range of primary and community care services and voluntary sector activities, including general practice, social care, mental healthcare, services for children and people with long-term conditions, and dental suites, to name just a few. Bringing these services together in one place provides personalised, easy access, holistic care for all patients.
Cura system principles The hub design was delivered using the Cura system principles. The Cura model – an offering from Collida, Willmott Dixon’s integrated construction platform – is a suite of pre-designed modules which can be assembled into healthcare buildings to suit the unique needs of each community. The pre-designed model brings a number of benefits, including consistency, efficiency,
adaptability, and enhanced building performance. As well as the Health Hub, the development includes 98 later living homes in a scheme which seeks to be a good example of joined-up development. It aims to create a sense of place, homes, and health, for all, co-located in the heart of the community. Willmott Dixon was engaged in this scheme from RIBA Stage 0. From the beginning, we worked closely with Central Bedfordshire Council and the ICP, providers of NHS services, and the primary care network, to develop the brief / clinical service model, and presented various masterplanning options to shape the scheme. This level of involvement allowed Willmott Dixon to deeply understand the needs and aspirations of the local community, healthcare providers, and
residents over 55. By actively involving stakeholders in the decision-making process, we ensured that Grove View’s design and functionality align with the community’s vision and requirements. This collaborative approach not only fosters a sense of ownership among stakeholders, but also enhances the overall quality and relevance of the facility, resulting in a more successful and impactful project. This early engagement meant Willmott Dixon could gather valuable insights and expertise, and deliver a facility that truly meets the diverse needs of this community. As a result, Grove View boasts a thoughtful layout, efficient use of space, and seamless flow between each department, ensuring a user-friendly and accessible environment for patients and staff.
The new healthcare hub’s fabric performance ‘goes well beyond Part L regulations’, with enhanced U-values and a ‘robust’ airtightness performance.
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Placemaking: delivering services at the community’s heart Grove View embodies the concept of placemaking, bringing health and care services directly to the heart of the community. The facility ensures convenient access for local residents, promoting a sense of familiarity and comfort. The integration of multiple services not only improves convenience, but also facilitates collaboration and coordination among health and care providers, leading to a more holistic and patient-centered approach to care. Additionally, the facility incorporates outdoor spaces, gardens, and recreational areas, to promote physical activity, social prescribing, relaxation, and overall wellbeing. Grove View’s primary focus is on enhancing the patient experience. The hub incorporates the latest advancements in healthcare design to create an environment that is both welcoming and functional.
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