Turning ambition into delivery
Sewell Advisory’s Jonathan Turner examines how ICBs, providers and local authorities can face the challenge of delivering their neighbourhood health plans.
May 2026
Sewell Estates Newsletter
Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.
In this issue, we celebrate some recent wins for Sewell Group, and also look at how the neighbourhood health centre programme can learn from other social infrastructure delivery in recent years.
We’ll also be updating you on some important changes in education policy and the HM Treasury Green Book – must-reads if you’re an education estates professional, or ever author or review public sector business cases.
As always, if you want a chat about anything we can support you with, the kettle’s always on.
Jo Barnes
MD, Sewell Estates
Neighbourhood health
Software
From CDCs to Neighbourhood Health Centres
The journey to a neighbourhood health service has parallels to the rollout of Community Diagnostic Centres across the country.
CONSULTANCY
Education Estates Strategy
The government has published its Education Estates Strategy - here's our key takeaways.
Annual returns are being introduced to assess compliance with the School Estate Management Standards.
INVESTMENTS
Can neighbourhood health learn from LIFT?
LIFTCos need to think outside the box to ensure their facilities continue to provide the best service.
We look at what neighbourhood health can learn from this programme.
CONSULTANCY
Is your business case Green Book-ready?
If you’re still using the Green Book the way you did in 2025, you may already be behind. Sewell Advisory's business case specialist Anna Matta explains what’s changed.
Facilities Management
Sewell FM wins new blue light client
Sewell Facilities Management has started a new partnership with Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
"As a 24/7 emergency service, it’s vital that our buildings are in good working order."
GROUP
Sewell Group granted royal award
Sewell Group has been granted a royal award for the second time for their work in supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into employment.
CONSTRUCTION
I&G and charity scoop national award
The partnership between I&G and Leeds Hospitals Charity around the construction of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease has won a national award.